Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica SL

Here, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and SL (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 3 years after the SL which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the X1D II 50C grades against the SL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica SL. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Leica SL Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has proportions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica SL in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the SL.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and SL is 60 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and SL.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C will have a benefit in sensor technology.