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Nikon Z fc vs YI M1

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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
  • Announced September 2016
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Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z fc vs YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and YI. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Z fc (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was released 4 years later than the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z fc grades vs the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the YI M1

 Z fc M1 
AnnouncedJune 2021September 2016Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Nikon Z fc

 M1 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and YI M1

 Z fc M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z fc enjoys exterior dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc compared to the M1.

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and M1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and M1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z fc provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (445 grams)
74
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
YI M1 Sports photography advice
68
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery life (450 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
72
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (300 shots)
heavier than average (445g)
78
great battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
YI M1 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with YI M1
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than average (445 grams)
33
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Nikon Z fc vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and YI M1
 Nikon Z fcYI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon YI
Model type Nikon Z fc YI M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 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 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 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 300 pictures 450 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $949 $320