Ricoh CX1 vs YI M1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX1 and YI M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and YI. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and M1 (20MP) and the CX1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX1 was released 8 years before the M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX1 matches up vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX1 & YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX1 and YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CX1 vs the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the YI M1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.