Leica M-Monochrom vs YI M1

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M-Monochrom vs YI M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and YI. The image resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The M-Monochrom was manufactured 5 years prior to the M1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M-Monochrom scores vs the M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom and YI M1. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the YI M1 has measurements of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-Monochrom vs YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and M1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M-Monochrom because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.