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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X2D and Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was brought out 10 years later than the M-E Typ 220 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the X2D scores vs the M-E Typ 220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 X2D M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022September 2012Fresher by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.60"2.5"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution2360k230kCrisper display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Hasselblad X2D

 M-E Typ 220 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Leica M-E Typ 220

 X2D M-E Typ 220 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D has got physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D and Leica M-E Typ 220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X2D and the M-E Typ 220.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and M-E Typ 220 is 56 and 79 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and M-E Typ 220.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve more detail having its extra 82 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer X2D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
95
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
fantastic resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography information
90
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
46
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography information
61
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
fantastic resolution (100 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
57
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have Time Lapse recording
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X2D
Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video ( pxls)
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Hasselblad X2D 100cLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Leica
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Leica M-E Typ 220
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 25600 2500
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 294 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Leica M
Amount of lenses 13 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.60" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 4080s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.3fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 585g (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 787
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $8,199 $0