Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL

Below is a in-depth overview of the Hasselblad X1D and Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and SL (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was announced 9 months later than the SL which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the X1D matches up versus the SL for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D & Leica SL. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Leica SL Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has got external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Leica SL has dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D and the SL.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and SL is 60 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and SL.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will show extra detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X1D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.