Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 62 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | YI 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 |