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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Leica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was introduced 3 years after the M Typ 240 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1D scores against the M Typ 240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica M Typ 240

 X1D M Typ 240 
RevealedJune 2016September 2012More modern by 46 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Hasselblad X1D

 M Typ 240 X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M Typ 240

 X1D M Typ 240 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D provides outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X1D versus the M Typ 240.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and M Typ 240 is 60 and 74 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and M Typ 240.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will provide greater detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X1D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
89
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
69
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (2.3 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
MP count fantastic (51MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography factors
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging features
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Leica M Typ 240
 Hasselblad X1DLeica M Typ 240
General Information
Company Hasselblad Leica
Model Hasselblad X1D Leica M Typ 240
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Leica M
Total lenses 4 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 102 84
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 13.3
DXO Low light score 4489 1860
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $6,495 $5,479