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Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and YI. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and M1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 2 years later than the M1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the YI M1

 Fujifilm X-T30 M1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019September 2016More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 M1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and YI M1

 Fujifilm X-T30 M1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the M1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and M1 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and M1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with YI M1
82
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
74
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with YI M1
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with YI M1
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
78
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with YI M1
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and YI M1
 Fujifilm X-T30YI M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm YI
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 YI M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 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
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video 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 (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 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
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 pictures 450 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $899 $320