Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1
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Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced November 2015
- Additionally referred to as Typ 262
(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
- Released September 2016

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 and YI M1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and YI. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

The M Typ 262 was brought out 10 months prior to the M1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the M Typ 262 grades against the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 and YI M1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the YI M1
M Typ 262 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Leica M Typ 262
M1 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | November 2015 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and YI M1
M Typ 262 | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Look at the Leica M Typ 262 and YI M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and M1 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and M1.
Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | YI |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | YI M1 |
Also called as | Typ 262 | - |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-11-19 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | - | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $5,069 | $320 |