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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 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
  • Launched June 2016
  • New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
Photography Glossary

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and TL2 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was revealed 12 months before the TL2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X1D matches up against the TL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Leica TL2

 X1D TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Hasselblad X1D

 TL2 X1D 
AnnouncedJuly 2017June 2016Newer by 12 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2

 X1D TL2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D has physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the X1D against the TL2.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and TL2 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and TL2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will render greater detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
89
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
68
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography advice
Leica TL2 Sports photography advice
69
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
supports focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography information
Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging advice
Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2
 Hasselblad X1DLeica TL2
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X1D Leica TL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-06-22 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Leica L
Number of lenses 4 4
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 399g (0.88 lbs)
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 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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $6,495 $2,195