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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2016
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and YI. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the YI M1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
RevealedSeptember 2016February 2012Newer by 56 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and YI M1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the M1.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and M1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and M1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the YI M1 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
YI M1 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
YI M1 Sports photography details
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
great battery power (450 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (24mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (550g)
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and YI M1
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5YI M1
General Information
Make Ricoh YI
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 YI M1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-02 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 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 400 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $871 $320