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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Superseded the Leica M9
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and M9-P (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was launched 5 years after the M9-P which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X1D scores vs the M9-P when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica M9-P

 X1D M9-P 
IntroducedJune 2016June 2011Newer by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Hasselblad X1D

 M9-P X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M9-P

 X1D M9-P 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D 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) whilst the Leica M9-P has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D and Leica M9-P in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X1D vs the M9-P.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and M9-P is 60 and 78 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and M9-P.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce more detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger X1D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography info
Leica M9-P Portrait photography info
89
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Leica M9-P
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography information
Leica M9-P Sports photography information
69
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography features
Leica M9-P Travel photography features
64
weather proof
includes touch focus
megapixel count great (51MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (350 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography features
Leica M9-P Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging factors
Leica M9-P Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Leica M9-P
 Hasselblad X1DLeica M9-P
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X1D Leica M9-P
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-22 2011-06-21
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 area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 25600 2500
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Leica M
Available lenses 4 59
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 600 gr (1.32 lb)
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 rating 102 68
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.6
DXO Low light rating 4489 854
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch cost $6,495 $7,995