Hasselblad X1D vs Leica CL

Lets look closer at the Hasselblad X1D vs Leica CL, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and CL (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and CL (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was manufactured 17 months earlier than the CL which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X1D matches up vs the CL in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Leica CL. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D has got outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Leica CL has sizing of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D and the CL.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and CL is 60 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and CL.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will provide greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.