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

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M-E Typ 220. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.