Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs YI M1

In this article, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus YI M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and YI. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and M1 (20MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was launched 7 years earlier than the M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC scores against the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC versus YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and M1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the YI M1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.