Ricoh G900 vs YI M1

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh G900 and YI M1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and YI. The resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G900 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G900 was manufactured 18 months later than the M1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G900 grades against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G900 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G900 features outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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 G900 and YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G900 versus the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G900 and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and M1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The G900 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher G900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.