- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Leica M10
M10 vs M11 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | M1 | M11 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Rangefinder |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $349.99 | $8995.00 |
Street Price: | $199.00 | |
Date Available: | 2016-12-31 | TBD |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
9.9 oz
(280 g)
includes batteries |
22.6 oz
(640 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (114 x 64 x 34 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.2 | 60.3 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 864mm2 (36mm x 24mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.34 microns | 3.76 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.0x |
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) |
9528 x 6328
(60.3 MP,
Other), 7416 x 4928 (36.5 MP, 3:2), 5272 x 3498 (18.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (DNG) | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p)
2048x1536 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p/24p) 640x480 (240p) |
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Movie File Format: | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC | |
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 M bayonet |
Lens: | XIAOYI 12-40mm F3.5-5.6 | n/a |
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 | Varies with lens used |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 81 points; AF: Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Touch Screen Focus & Shoot | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.73x magnification; Optional Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
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) | 2,332,800 dots |
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): | 25600 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25600 | Auto, ISO 64 to 50,000 in 1/3 EV steps from ISO 100 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight | Automatic (Auto), Default (Daylight - 5200 K, Cloudy - 6100 K, Shadow - 6600 K, Tungsten - 2950 K, HMI - 5700 K, Fluorescent (warm) - 3650 K, Fluorescent (cool) - 5800 K, Flash - 6600 K), manual metering (Gray card), manual color temperature setting (Color Temperature, 2000 K to 11,500 K) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
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 | |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off | Centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter |
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 with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder |
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) | .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 64,000.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal storage (64GB) | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Threaded cable release or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
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 | 4.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
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): | 380 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh Lithium-ion rechargea |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ||
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in Ice Silver and Storm Black. |