Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M Typ 262

Let's look a little more closely at the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was released 6 years later than the M Typ 262 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X2D scores vs the M Typ 262 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Leica M Typ 262. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D provides exterior 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) and the Leica M Typ 262 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M Typ 262 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X2D versus the M Typ 262.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and M Typ 262 is 56 and 77 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and M Typ 262.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X2D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 76MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X2D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.