Ricoh CX3 vs YI M1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 vs YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The CX3 was introduced 7 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CX3 matches up against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX3 vs YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 compared to the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.