Hasselblad X2D vs Leica CL

Its time to examine more closely at the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica CL, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and CL (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and CL (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was brought out 4 years later than the CL and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X2D matches up vs the CL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Leica CL. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D comes with outer dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Leica CL has specifications of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica CL in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the X2D versus the CL.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and CL is 56 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and CL.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve more detail having its extra 76MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X2D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.