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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced April 2023
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The X2D was released 7 months prior to the M11 Monochrome which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X2D matches up against the M11 Monochrome in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 X2D M11 Monochrome 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.60"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k2333kCrisper screen (+27k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Hasselblad X2D

 M11 Monochrome X2D 
IntroducedApril 2023September 2022Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Leica M11 Monochrome

 X2D M11 Monochrome 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D features physical dimensions 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 M11 Monochrome has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X2D versus the M11 Monochrome.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and M11 Monochrome is 56 and 76 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and M11 Monochrome.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged X2D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography highlights
95
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
91
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (895g)
74
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
90
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.3 frames per second)
70
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery pack (700 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Travel photography camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
has focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (895g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
great battery pack (700 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography factors
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
doesn't have Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging features
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great ( pxls)
more heavy than competitors (895g)
9
can't shoot video
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Hasselblad X2D 100cLeica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Leica M11 Monochrome
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2023-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 60MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 9528 x 6328
Max native ISO 25600 50000
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 294 -
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Leica M
Number of lenses 13 62
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.60 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4080s 3600s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/6000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution - None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 640 grams (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 700 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage UHS II type SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $8,199 $9,195