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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2019
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Successor is Hasselblad X2D
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 6 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the M-E Typ 220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 X1D II 50C M-E Typ 220 
RevealedJune 2019September 2012More modern by 83 months
Display dimensions3.60"2.5"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution2360k230kClearer display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 M-E Typ 220 X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M-E Typ 220

 X1D II 50C M-E Typ 220 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M-E Typ 220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the M-E Typ 220.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and M-E Typ 220 is 60 and 79 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and M-E Typ 220.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve more detail having its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
91
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Street photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
69
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography advice
74
quiet shutter (1/10,000s)
MP count great (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (2.7 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
46
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
MP count great (51 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
57
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
MP count great (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging advice
32
built-in touchscreen
video res high (2720 x 1530 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 25600 2500
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Leica M
Available lenses 13 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.60 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) -
Max video resolution 2720x1530 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 585 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 69
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.7
DXO Low light rating 4489 787
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $5,750 $0