Leica M9-P vs YI M1

Its time to look more closely at the Leica M9-P vs YI M1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and YI. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The M9-P was revealed 6 years earlier than the M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M9-P matches up vs the M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P and YI M1. The full galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the YI M1 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M9-P vs the M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and M1.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M9-P with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.