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Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2016
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Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh CX6 versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and YI. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the CX6 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX6 was introduced 5 years prior to the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX6 grades versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the YI M1

 CX6 M1 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh CX6

 M1 CX6 
LaunchedSeptember 2016November 2011Newer by 59 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and YI M1

 CX6 M1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the CX6 vs the M1.

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the YI M1 will provide extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX6 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
YI M1 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
Travel photography with YI M1
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
Landscape photography with YI M1
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
YI M1 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Ricoh CX6 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and YI M1
 Ricoh CX6YI M1
General Information
Company Ricoh YI
Model Ricoh CX6 YI M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-11-15 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $595 $320