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Leica TL2 vs YI M1

Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65
Leica TL2 front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
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
  • Launched September 2016
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Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica TL2 vs YI M1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and YI. The sensor resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the M1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TL2 (APS-C) and M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was introduced 10 months later than the M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL2 scores versus the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the YI M1

 TL2 M1 
LaunchedJuly 2017September 2016Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Leica TL2

 M1 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and YI M1

 TL2 M1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL2 vs the M1.

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and M1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica TL2 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger TL2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography information
YI M1 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
YI M1 Street photography highlights
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with YI M1
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography factors
YI M1 Travel photography factors
63
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with YI M1
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and YI M1
 Leica TL2YI M1
General Information
Company Leica YI
Model type Leica TL2 YI M1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-07-10 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4014 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 450 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,195 $320