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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL 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
  • Released June 2016
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Additionally Known as Typ 601
  • Replacement is Leica SL2
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica SL

 X1D SL 
RevealedJune 2016October 2015More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Hasselblad X1D

 SL X1D 
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica SL

 X1D SL 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography details
Leica SL Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Leica SL
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL as a Sports photography camera
70
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (2.3 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with Leica SL
64
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (400 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography features
Leica SL Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging highlights
Leica SL Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Leica SL
 Hasselblad X1DLeica SL
General Information
Make Hasselblad Leica
Model Hasselblad X1D Leica SL
Also called - Typ 601
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-06-22 2015-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro II
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 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 50000
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Leica L
Amount of lenses 4 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 847g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 88
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 13.4
DXO Low light score 4489 1821
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $6,495 $7,450