Leica M10 vs YI M1
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Leica M10 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Refreshed by Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced September 2016

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Leica M10 versus YI M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and YI. The image resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the M10 (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The M10 was revealed 5 months after the M1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M10 matches up vs the M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M10 and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the YI M1
M10 | M1 |
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Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Leica M10
M1 | M10 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and YI M1
M10 | M1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | September 2016 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M10 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M10 versus YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 and the M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and M1 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and M1.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M10 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Specifications
Leica M10 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | YI |
Model | Leica M10 | YI M1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-01-18 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2133 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 450 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $7,595 | $320 |