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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II M1 
RevealedSeptember 2021September 2016More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed 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 size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
high MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography details
YI M1 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
YI M1 Sports photography info
80
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
high MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
55
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high MP (26MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
78
good battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
high MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with YI M1
37
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIYI 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