Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M-Monochrom

The following is a extended review of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was revealed 7 years after the M-Monochrom which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X1D II 50C scores against the M-Monochrom with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Leica M-Monochrom. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M-Monochrom in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X1D II 50C and the M-Monochrom.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and M-Monochrom is 60 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and M-Monochrom.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in extra detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.