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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 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
  • Launched June 2016
  • New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Other Name is Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • Newer Model is Leica Q3
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Hasselblad X1D versus Leica Q2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Hasselblad and Leica. The image resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the Q2 (47MP) is relatively comparable but the X1D (Medium format) and Q2 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The X1D was announced 3 years earlier than the Q2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X1D matches up vs the Q2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica Q2

 X1D Q2 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Hasselblad X1D

 Q2 X1D 
ReleasedMarch 2019June 2016Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica Q2

 X1D Q2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D features exterior 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 Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D versus Leica Q2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D and the Q2.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and Q2 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and Q2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
87
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
high resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography features
Leica Q2 Street photography features
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography advice
Leica Q2 Sports photography advice
69
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.3 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography info
Leica Q2 Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
features touch focus
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
high resolution (47MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others (718g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography factors
Leica Q2 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
excellent MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging advice
Leica Q2 Vlogging advice
33
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (718g)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Leica Q2
 Hasselblad X1DLeica Q2
General Information
Make Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X1D Leica Q2
Also referred to as - Type No. 4889
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-06-22 2019-03-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8272 x 6200 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/1.7
Macro focusing distance - 17cm
Number of lenses 4 -
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.3fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 718 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 96
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.5
DXO Low light rating 4489 2491
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $6,495 $4,985