Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

In this article, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X1D and Leica Q2 Monochrom, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Hasselblad and Leica. The sensor resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) is pretty close but the X1D (Medium format) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was announced 5 years prior to the Q2 Monochrom which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D matches up versus the Q2 Monochrom when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D features physical 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 Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D and Leica Q2 Monochrom in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and Q2 Monochrom is 60 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and Q2 Monochrom.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be behind in sensor tech.