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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2019
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Refreshed by Hasselblad X2D
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released April 2023
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Leica. The image resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the M11 Monochrome (60MP) is very similar but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 4 years before the M11 Monochrome which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the M11 Monochrome in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 X1D II 50C M11 Monochrome 
Display dimension3.60"3.00"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k2333kClearer display (+27k dot)

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

 M11 Monochrome X1D II 50C 
ReleasedApril 2023June 2019Newer by 46 months

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

 X1D II 50C M11 Monochrome 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got 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) while the Leica M11 Monochrome has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Leica M11 Monochrome in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the M11 Monochrome.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

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

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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and M11 Monochrome.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography features
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography features
91
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
90
has manual focus
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Street photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
69
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography advice
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography advice
73
quiet shooting (1/10,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery power (700 shots)
max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography information
65
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
fantastic MP (51MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
great battery power (700 per charge)
weather proofing
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inch)
fantastic MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging highlights
32
screen is touchscreen
high res video (2720 x 1530 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CLeica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Leica
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Leica M11 Monochrome
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2023-04-14
Body design 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 area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 60MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Leica M
Number of lenses 13 62
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.60 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,333 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 3600 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/10000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.7fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 640g (1.41 lb)
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 102 100
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 14.8
DXO Low light score 4489 3376
Other
Battery life - 700 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots UHS II type SD
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $5,750 $9,195