Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M11 Monochrome

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M11 Monochrome. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.