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Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2016
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Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh G700SE versus YI M1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and YI. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was unveiled 7 years prior to the M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE matches up against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the YI M1

 G700SE M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 M1 G700SE 
IntroducedSeptember 2016October 2010More modern by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and YI M1

 G700SE M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE versus YI M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G700SE versus the M1.

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and M1.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
YI M1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with YI M1
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with YI M1
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
33
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and YI M1
 Ricoh G700SEYI M1
General Information
Company Ricoh YI
Model Ricoh G700SE YI M1
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-10-13 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $320