- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | M1 | CL |
Alternate Model Number(s): | Type 7323 | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $349.99 | $2795.00 |
Street Price: | $199.00 | $3,195.00 |
Date Available: | 2016-12-31 | 2017-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
9.9 oz
(280 g)
includes batteries |
17.0 oz
(483 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (114 x 64 x 34 mm) |
5.2 x
3.1 x
1.8 in. (131 x 78 x 45 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.2 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.34 microns | 3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
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: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (DNG) | JPEG, 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p)
2048x1536 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p/24p) 640x480 (240p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC | MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L bayonet |
Lens: | XIAOYI 12-40mm F3.5-5.6 | Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 80mm | 27mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 12 - 40mm | 18mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.33x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.8 - f/16 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | n/a |
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: 81 points; AF: Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Touch Screen Focus & Shoot | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | 2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.11x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25600 | Auto, 100 - 50000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, graycard (custom), manual color temperature setting |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/25000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene Portrait, Candle,Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow), Super Professional guide, HDR | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/125 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (DNG) | 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC | MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | 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 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 140 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 | |
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): | 380 shots | 220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | BP-DC12 (7.2V 1200mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple App-Store/Google Play Store) | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in Ice Silver and Storm Black. | Available in black. |