Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M9

Below, we will be matching up the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and M9 (18MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and M9 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was announced 13 years later than the M9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X2D grades against the M9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Leica M9. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in 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) whilst the Leica M9 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica M9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X2D against the M9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and M9 is 56 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and M9.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X2D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with more detail with its extra 82 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X2D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.