Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M Typ 262

Below, we are evaluating the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 3 years later than the M Typ 262 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the M Typ 262 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Leica M Typ 262. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 262 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M Typ 262 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the M Typ 262.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and M Typ 262 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and M Typ 262.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.