Leica TL vs YI M1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica TL versus YI M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and YI. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the TL (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL was announced 2 months later than the M1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL scores against the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL & YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica TL Gallery & YI M1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica TL has outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL versus the M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the YI M1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.