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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Revealed September 2016
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus YI M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and YI. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and M1 (20MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 6 years earlier than the M1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up against the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the YI M1

 GXR Mount A12 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 M1 GXR Mount A12 
RevealedSeptember 2016August 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and YI M1

 GXR Mount A12 M1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 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).

See the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 versus YI M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the M1.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and M1 is 84 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and M1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR Mount A12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the YI M1 will deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GXR Mount A12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
YI M1 Portrait photography information
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12MP)
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
54
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
78
good battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
touch screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and YI M1
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12YI M1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh YI
Model type Ricoh GXR Mount A12 YI M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-05 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 330 images 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $349 $320