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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2

Portability
60 Imaging
82 Features
74 Overall
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Hasselblad X1D front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 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
  • Announced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. The resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the SL2 (47MP) is fairly well matched but the X1D (Medium format) and SL2 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was launched 4 years earlier than the SL2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1D matches up against the SL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica SL2

					

					

						
 X1D SL2 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Hasselblad X1D

					

					

						
 SL2 X1D 
IntroducedNovember 2019June 2016Newer by 41 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica SL2

					

					

						
 X1D SL2 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D has got outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
Compare the Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 in the new Camera and 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 have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D versus the SL2.
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and SL2 is 60 and 57 respectively.
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and SL2.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

						Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography advice
Leica SL2 Portrait photography advice
89
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 amazing megapixels (51MP)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
87
 manual focus
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Hasselblad X1D Street photography information
Leica SL2 Street photography information
68
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Hasselblad X1D Sports photography advice
Leica SL2 Sports photography advice
69
 amazing megapixels (51MP)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow fps (2.3 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 does not have phase detect auto focus
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/40,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 fantastic MP (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 terrible battery pack (370 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Hasselblad X1D Travel photography advice
Leica SL2 Travel photography advice
64
 environment sealing
 includes focus via touch
 amazing megapixels (51MP)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
65
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
79
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
 no image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse recording
83
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Hasselblad X1D Vlogging features
Leica SL2 Vlogging features
33
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone port
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
35
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica SL2 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Leica SL2
 Hasselblad X1DLeica SL2
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X1D Leica SL2
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2019-11-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1 and  4:3 3:2
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 25600 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Leica L
Available lenses 4 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.3 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 835 gr (1.84 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Type of battery - Built-in
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $6,495 $5,995