Fimi X8 Mini vs Fimi X8 SE 2020 Camera Drone Spec Comparison

Fimi X8 Mini vs Fimi X8 SE 2020 Camera Drone Spec Comparison

In this article we compare the specs and features of the Fimi X8 Mini and the Fimi X8 SE 2020 camera drones.

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Spec Comparison of the Fimi X8 Mini and the Fimi X8 SE 2020

In this comparison table, we have each camera drone side by side with all of their specs and features so we can compare them and share individual features that you may be interested in to see which camera drone is best for you and your photography and film making.

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Title Xiaomi Fimi X8 SE 2020 Drone Specs Fimi X8 Mini Pro Camera Drone
Price $449 $369
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Release Date 4 years 5 months ago 3 years 7 months ago
Manufacturer Xiaomi Fimi Xiaomi Fimi

Physical Specs

Physical Specs

Diagonal Distance 210mm 168mm
Dimensions (smallest) 204 × 106 × 72 mm 145 × 85 × 56 mm
Volume Size 1556cm³ 690cm³
Controller Type remote controller and smart phone remote controller and smart phone
Controller Dimensions 203 × 91 × 46 mm
Controller Volume Size 849cm³ 706cm³
Weight 765grams 245grams
Controller Weight 370 grams 260 grams
Drone & Controller Combined Volume 2405cm³
Drone & Controller Combined Weight 1135 grams 505 grams
Size medium small
Physical Features folding arms folding arms

Performance Specs

Performance Specs

Max Speed 65kmh 16kmh
Max Ascent Speed 8m/s 5m/s
Max Descent Speed 4m/s 3m/s
Max Wind Speed 50kmh 38kmh
Wind Resistance level 6 level 5
Max Flight Altitude 500m 500m
Transmission Distance 8 km 8 km
Flight Time 35 minutes 31 minutes
Noise Level 68 decibels
Charge Time 210 minutes 120 minutes
Uptime Score (Charge Time / Battery Life) 14/100 20/100
Flight Distance (Speed X Flight Time) 37.91km 16.00km
Positioning Sensor BEIDUO, GLONASS, GPS, optical flow

Photo and Video Specs

Photo and Video Specs

Focal Length 26mm
Field of View 80° 80°
Max Bitrate 100 Mbps 100 Mbps
Image Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.6" Inch 1/2.6" Inch
Image Sensor Size Diagonal 7.04mm 7.04mm
Photo Resolution 12mp 12mp
Slow mo (1080p) 3x 2x
Slowest FPS (1080p) 100fps 60fps
Best Video Resolution 4k 4k
Flight Modes cinematic mode, normal mode, search and rescue
Image Format DNG, JPEG, raw DNG, JPEG, raw
Image Processor Hisilicon 3559 v200
Obstacle Avoidance none none
Photo Modes HDR, interval, manual ISO, manual shutter speed, night shot, panorama, single shot HDR, interval, manual ISO, manual shutter speed, single shot, standard photo
Resolution and FPS Pairings 1080p 100fps, 1080p 30fps, 1080p 60fps, 2.7k 30fps, 2.7k 60fps, 4k 30fps 1080p 30fps, 2.7k 30fps, 2.7k 60fps, 4k 24fps, 4k 30fps
Auto Shot Modes circle, dronie, fixed wing, helix, rocket, waypoint
Tracking Modes active track, active track parallel, point of interest active track
Video Format F-log, MP4 F-log, H.264, H.265, MP4
Zoom digital digital
Video Modes HDR, video HDR, manual ISO, manual shutter speed, manual white balance, video
Image Stabilization 3 axis gimbal 3 axis gimbal
Pros
  • One of the cheapest camera drones you can buy with 4K video
  • Has raw photography features and can save photos as DNG
  • Is very stable in high winds
  • Compacts in to a nice rectangular shape
  • Over 30 minute flight time
Cons
  • The sensor size has dropped in size from 1/2.3" to 1/2.6" from the X8 SE 2018 version drone
User Guide Xiaomi Fimi X8 SE 2020 Drone User Guide Manual PDF Download

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