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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2

Portability
56 Imaging
93 Features
78 Overall
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Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 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
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica SL2
(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
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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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The X2D was announced 2 years later than the SL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

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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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 X2D SL2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022November 2019Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper 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).
Check the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and SL2 is 56 and 57 respectively.
Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2 Portrait photography factors
95
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
 MP count great (100MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
88
 has manual focus
 megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Leica SL2 Street photography advice
75
 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)
72
 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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Sports Comparison
 Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
 Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
90
 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)
80
 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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Travel Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
61
 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
65
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
 not so great battery (370 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
87
 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
83
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
Leica SL2 Vlogging features
30
 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)
36
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Leica SL2
 Hasselblad X2D 100cLeica 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