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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL 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
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • New Model is Leica TL2
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Hasselblad X1D versus Leica TL, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and TL (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and TL (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was brought out 4 months before the TL which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X1D scores versus the TL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica TL

 X1D TL 

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Hasselblad X1D

 TL X1D 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL

 X1D TL 
ReleasedJune 2016November 2016Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D comes with physical dimensions 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 TL has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D versus Leica TL in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X1D against the TL.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and TL is 60 and 85 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and TL.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will give you extra detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography info
Leica TL Portrait photography info
89
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography highlights
Leica TL Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
70
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
55
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography advice
Leica TL Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
excellent MP (51MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL
 Hasselblad X1DLeica TL
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Leica
Model Hasselblad X1D Leica TL
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-06-22 2016-11-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 8272 x 6200 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12500
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Leica L
Amount of lenses 4 4
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.3 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 384 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $6,495 $1,009