Ricoh WG-30 vs YI M1

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30 versus YI M1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and YI. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was brought out 23 months earlier than the M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-30 grades against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 compared to the M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and M1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the YI M1 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.