Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1
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Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Revealed April 2014
(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
- Launched September 2016

Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and YI. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

The T Type 701 was unveiled 3 years prior to the M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the T Type 701 grades against the M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & YI M1. The full galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the YI M1
T Type 701 | M1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Leica T Type 701
M1 | T Type 701 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 29 months |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and YI M1
T Type 701 | M1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T Type 701 against the M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and M1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the YI M1 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica T Type 701 vs YI M1 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | YI |
Model type | Leica T Typ 701 | YI M1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-24 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,300k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lb) | 350 gr (0.77 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 450 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,603 | $320 |