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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 601
  • Updated by Leica SL2
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL Overview

Below, we are matching up the Hasselblad X2D versus Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and SL (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was introduced 6 years after the SL which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the X2D matches up versus the SL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Leica SL

 X2D SL 
RevealedSeptember 2022October 2015More modern by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Hasselblad X2D

 SL X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Leica SL

 X2D SL 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D has exterior dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Leica SL has proportions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D versus Leica SL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X2D versus the SL.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and SL is 56 and 67 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and SL.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will give extra detail using its extra 76MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X2D should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Leica SL
95
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography features
Leica SL Street photography features
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (895 grams)
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography factors
Leica SL Sports photography factors
90
quiet mode (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X2D
Travel photography with Leica SL
61
weather proof
features focus by touch
MP count fantastic (100MP)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (895 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Leica SL
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging highlights
Leica SL Vlogging highlights
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great ( resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (895 grams)
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Leica SL
 Hasselblad X2D 100cLeica SL
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Leica SL
Also called - Typ 601
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2015-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 50000
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 294 49
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Leica L
Total lenses 13 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Highest video resolution - 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 847g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1821
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots One 2
Retail cost $8,199 $7,450