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Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
YI M1
(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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Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the YI M1

 WG-6 M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2016Fresher 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
YI M1 Portrait photography factors
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
YI M1 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
74
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with YI M1
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
YI M1 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
YI M1 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
YI M1 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
33
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and YI M1
 Ricoh WG-6YI 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