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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1

Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and YI. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro was introduced 7 years before the M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro scores versus the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the YI M1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 M1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedSeptember 2016November 2009More recent by 83 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and YI M1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro provides outside measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro versus the M1.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and M1 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the YI M1 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery pack (320 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Travel photography with YI M1
49
has built in flash
low battery pack (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
78
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Landscape photography with YI M1
46
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
YI M1 Vlogging highlights
20
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and YI M1
 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 MacroYI M1
General Information
Brand Ricoh YI
Model Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro YI M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-10 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by GR engine III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photographs 450 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $566 $320