Leica TL2 vs YI M1
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Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Key Specs
(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
(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 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.

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.

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the YI M1
TL2 | M1 | |||
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Launched | July 2017 | ![]() | September 2016 | Fresher by 10 months |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Leica TL2
M1 | TL2 |
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Common features in the Leica TL2 and YI M1
TL2 | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Leica TL2 vs YI M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 vs YI M1 Specifications
Leica TL2 | YI M1 | |
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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 |