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Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-S20
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2016
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and YI. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 4 years after the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-S10 M1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2016More modern by 50 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 M1 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and YI M1

 Fujifilm X-S10 M1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 versus YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the M1.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and M1 is 73 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and M1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
75
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
heavier than competitors (465 grams)
74
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with YI M1
86
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
76
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (465g)
78
good battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with YI M1
86
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than competitors (465g)
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-S10YI M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm YI
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 YI M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 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 465 grams (1.03 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 shots 450 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $999 $320