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Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(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
YI M1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the YI M1

 M Typ 262 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Leica M Typ 262

 M1 M Typ 262 
ReleasedSeptember 2016November 2015More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and YI M1

 M Typ 262 M1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography info
YI M1 Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography information
YI M1 Street photography information
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
50
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery (450 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography highlights
YI M1 Travel photography highlights
58
MP count good (24MP)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
78
good battery (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
22
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
no mic socket
33
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica M Typ 262 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and YI M1
 Leica M Typ 262YI M1
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