Ricoh CX2 vs YI M1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX2 and YI M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and YI. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and M1 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX2 was released 8 years before the M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX2 grades versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX2 and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX2 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX2 compared to the M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and M1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.