Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M-E Typ 220
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Launched June 2016
- Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X1D was revealed 3 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1D grades against the M-E Typ 220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica M-E Typ 220
| X1D | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2016 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 46 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Hasselblad X1D
| M-E Typ 220 | X1D |
|---|
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M-E Typ 220
| X1D | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D provides external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X1D versus the M-E Typ 220.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and M-E Typ 220 is 60 and 79 respectively.
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and M-E Typ 220.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will show more detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher X1D provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications
| Hasselblad X1D | Leica M-E Typ 220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Hasselblad | Leica |
| Model | Hasselblad X1D | Leica M-E Typ 220 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-06-22 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 5212 x 3472 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 2500 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Hasselblad X | Leica M |
| Number of lenses | 4 | 59 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.3fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725g (1.60 lbs) | 585g (1.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 102 | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 4489 | 787 |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Launch cost | $6,495 | $0 |