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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 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
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
  • Refreshed by Hasselblad X2D
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2022
  • Succeeded the Leica M10
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Leica M11

 X1D II 50C M11 
Display size3.60"3.00"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k2333kClearer display (+27k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 M11 X1D II 50C 
LaunchedJanuary 2022June 2019More recent by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M11

 X1D II 50C M11 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography information
Leica M11 Portrait photography information
91
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
89
you can focus manually
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography factors
Leica M11 Street photography factors
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography features
Leica M11 Sports photography features
73
silent shooting (1/10,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
high megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery (700 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography features
Leica M11 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (700 shots)
environment sealing
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography advice
Leica M11 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (700 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Vlogging with Leica M11
32
has touchscreen
video res high (2720 x 1530 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M11
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CLeica M11
General Information
Make Hasselblad Leica
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Leica M11
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2022-01-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 8272 x 6200 9528 x 6328
Highest native ISO 25600 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Leica M
Available lenses 13 62
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.60 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 2,333 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/10000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.7 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 640 grams (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 700 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots UHS II type SD
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $5,750 $8,995