Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Leica Q2 Monochrom, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Hasselblad and Leica. The resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) is very similar but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 16 months prior to the Q2 Monochrom making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the Q2 Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got exterior 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) whilst the Leica Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C against the Q2 Monochrom.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and Q2 Monochrom is 60 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and Q2 Monochrom.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.