Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M9-P

Its time to look much closer at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M9-P (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 8 years after the M9-P which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the M9-P when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica M9-P. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica M9-P in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the M9-P.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and M9-P is 60 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and M9-P.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C provides an advantage in sensor tech.