Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M8

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and M8 (10MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M8 (APS-H) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was unveiled 12 years after the M8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the M8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M8. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Leica M8 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the M8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and M8 is 60 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and M8.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give greater detail having an extra 41MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C will have an edge in sensor technology.