Ricoh GR Digital IV vs YI M1

The following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus YI M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and YI. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GR Digital IV was launched 6 years prior to the M1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GR Digital IV scores vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR Digital IV and YI M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR Digital IV features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GR Digital IV against the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and M1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR Digital IV because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.