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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Introduced September 2016
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and YI. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 7 years before the M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the YI M1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 M1 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedSeptember 2016September 2010More recent by 73 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and YI M1

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and the M1.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and M1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the YI M1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
YI M1 Portrait photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (12 megapixels)
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
YI M1 as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
78
better than average battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (320 shots)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
YI M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and YI M1
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5YI M1
General Information
Company Ricoh YI
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 YI M1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-21 2016-09-19
Physical type 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 area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 450 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 -
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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $566 $320