Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11

Below is a extensive overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. The image resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the M11 (60MP) is very comparable but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M11 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was introduced 3 years before the M11 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the M11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with exterior 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) and the Leica M11 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the M11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and M11 is 60 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and M11.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 will show greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.