Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched September 2021
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
(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
- Revealed September 2016
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Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and YI. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 5 years later than the M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 II & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the YI M1
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2021 | September 2016 | More recent by 61 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
| M1 | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and YI M1
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
| Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus YI M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and M1 is 82 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and M1.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | YI |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 II | YI M1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2021-09-02 | 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 dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 62 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 900 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383 gr (0.84 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 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 | 380 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $900 | $320 |