Ricoh WG-30W vs YI M1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W and YI M1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and YI. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WG-30W was introduced 23 months before the M1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-30W scores vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and YI M1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30W and YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W and the M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and M1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the YI M1 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.