Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M9

Lets take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and M9 (18MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was released 9 years later than the M9 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the M9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Leica M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C and the M9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and M9 is 60 and 79 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and M9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.