Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2
Portability
56 Imaging
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78 Overall
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56 Imaging
93 Features
78 Overall
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Portability
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83 Overall
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57 Imaging
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83 Overall
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced September 2022
- Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Announced November 2019
- Older Model is Leica SL
Photography Glossary Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and SL2 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the X2D grades vs the SL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Leica SL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Leica SL2
| X2D | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2022 |  | November 2019 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.60" |  | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Hasselblad X2D
| SL2 | X2D |
|---|
Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Leica SL2
| X2D | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D has got external dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the X2D and the SL2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and SL2 is 56 and 57 respectively.
Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and SL2.
Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will give greater detail with its extra 53MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern X2D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count great (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Leica SL2 Street photography advice
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (895g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
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Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.3 frames per second)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
weather sealing
offers focus by touch
MP count great (100 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (895 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
not so great battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
missing Timelapse function
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (370 per charge)
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Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
Leica SL2 Vlogging features
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution ( pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (895g)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Specifications
| Hasselblad X2D 100c | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Hasselblad | Leica |
| Model type | Hasselblad X2D 100c | Leica SL2 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-09-07 | 2019-11-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Maestro III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 100 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 11656 x 8742 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 50000 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 294 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Hasselblad X | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 30 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.60 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4080 secs | 1800 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/40000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.3 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | - | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) | 835 gr (1.84 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 images | 370 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery ID | - | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
| Pricing at launch | $8,199 | $5,995 |