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Leica M10 vs YI M1

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Leica M10
(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
YI M1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the YI M1

 M10 M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Leica M10

 M1 M10 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and YI M1

 M10 M1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017September 2016Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Leica M10 vs YI M1 size comparison

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

Leica M10 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with YI M1
83
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography features
YI M1 Sports photography features
52
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography advice
YI M1 Travel photography advice
57
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography info
YI M1 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (210 shots)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging factors
YI M1 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
33
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Leica M10 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and YI M1
 Leica M10YI M1
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