Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Leica M11 Monochrome. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.

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).

See the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M11 Monochrome in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.