Leica T (Typ 701) vs YI M1 Specifications

APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Leica T (Typ 701)
YI M1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Leica TL T (Typ 701) vs TL
General
Model Number:	T (Typ 701)	M1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1850.00	$349.99
Street Price:	$2,800.00	$199.00
Date Available:	2014-05-26	2016-12-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	13.5 oz (384 g) includes batteries	9.9 oz (280 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.3 x 2.7 x 1.3 in. (134 x 69 x 33 mm)	4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 in. (114 x 64 x 34 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	20.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	370.52mm² (23.60mm x 15.70mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.77 microns	3.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,082
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4944 x 3278 (16.2 MP, Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p)	3840x2160 (30p) 2048x1536 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p/24p) 640x480 (240p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 with stereo audio	Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC
Composite Video Out:		No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica L bayonet	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a	XIAOYI 12-40mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 80mm
Focal Length (actual):		12 - 40mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.33x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF	Contrast Detection: 81 points; AF: Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Touch Screen Focus & Shoot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional Leica Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,229,760 dots (409,920 px)	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12500	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500	Auto, 100 - 25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings	Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-field, center-weighted, spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset	Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene Portrait, Candle,Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow), Super Professional guide, HDR
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Automatic, automatic / red eye reduction, always on, always on / red eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync / red eye reduction	Auto, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	4.5 m / 14.8 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Aperture dependant; GN = 4.5m at ISO 100	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/125
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.DNG RAW+JPEG	RAW (DNG)
Movie File Format:	MP4 with stereo audio	Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC
Included Memory:	1,600.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Leica flash interface with integrated connection for accessories	Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 2.0

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	400 shots	380 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-DC13 7.4v 1040mAh	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-DC13 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration), Leica T app for iOS (free download from Apple App-Store)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, new Leica T bayonet mount, 3.7-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in flash, hot shoe with accessory port, built-in Wi-Fi. Available in silver or black.	Available in Ice Silver and Storm Black.