Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Edition 60

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M Edition 60, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was brought out 22 months after the M Edition 60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X1D matches up vs the M Edition 60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Leica M Edition 60. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D provides outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M Edition 60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D against the M Edition 60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and M Edition 60 is 60 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and M Edition 60.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will result in more detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X1D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.