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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released September 2016
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus YI M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and YI. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 3 years after the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 M1 
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2016More modern by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 M1 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and YI M1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the M1.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and M1.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
82
has manual focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
megapixel count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
55
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
good battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with YI M1
36
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-Pro3YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm YI
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 YI M1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $2,000 $320