Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M-E Typ 220

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Leica M-E Typ 220. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.