Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1
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Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced September 2016
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Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and YI. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-6 was launched 18 months later than the M1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-6 grades against the M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and YI M1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the YI M1
| WG-6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | September 2016 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh WG-6
| M1 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and YI M1
| WG-6 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the YI M1 has measurements 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 WG-6 vs YI M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-6 vs the M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and M1.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The WG-6 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The newer WG-6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | YI |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | YI M1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246g (0.54 pounds) | 350g (0.77 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 340 photographs | 450 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $271 | $320 |