Ricoh GR II vs YI M1

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR II vs YI M1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and YI. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the GR II (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR II was manufactured 15 months before the M1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GR II scores against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR II comes with external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GR II vs the M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GR II and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and M1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GR II due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the YI M1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older GR II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.