Ricoh WG-M1 vs YI M1
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs YI M1 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed September 2016
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-M1 versus YI M1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and YI. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and M1 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-M1 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the M1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-M1 grades vs the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the YI M1
| WG-M1 | M1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| M1 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | September 2014 | Newer by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+925k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and YI M1
| WG-M1 | M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 against the M1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and M1.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the YI M1 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged WG-M1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs YI M1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | YI M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | YI |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | YI M1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 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 | 350 photos | 450 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $2,000 | $320 |