Ricoh GR vs YI M1

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh GR versus YI M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and YI. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty close but the GR (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The GR was released 4 years before the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GR matches up vs the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GR against the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GR will be behind in sensor tech.