Fujifilm X100S vs YI M1

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X100S and YI M1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and YI. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100S was manufactured 4 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100S and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100S and YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and M1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.