Leica CL vs YI M1

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica CL versus YI M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and YI. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the CL (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The CL was introduced 15 months after the M1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the CL grades versus the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica CL comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the YI M1 has proportions 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 Leica CL versus YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the CL and the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and M1 is 82 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and M1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica CL will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger CL will have an advantage in sensor innovation.