Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica TL2

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica TL2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Leica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and TL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was introduced 24 months later than the TL2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the X1D II 50C scores against the TL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica TL2. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Leica TL2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Leica TL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the TL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and TL2 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and TL2.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer greater detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.