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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Hasselblad X2D and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and SL2-S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X2D was introduced 22 months later than the SL2-S making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X2D scores against the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Leica SL2-S

 X2D SL2-S 
ReleasedSeptember 2022December 2020More recent by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.60"3.2"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Hasselblad X2D

 SL2-S X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Leica SL2-S

 X2D SL2-S 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D offers outer measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X2D compared to the SL2-S.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and SL2-S is 56 and 55 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and SL2-S.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X2D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will result in more detail using its extra 76 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer X2D will have an edge in sensor technology.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography information
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
95
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
amazing MP (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (895 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography details
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
90
quiet shutter (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.3 fps)
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (510 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography information
Leica SL2-S Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
features touch to focus
amazing MP (100 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (895g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery power (510 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
missing Time Lapse mode
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (510 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
30
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low ( resolution)
heavier than competitors (895 grams)
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Leica SL2-S
 Hasselblad X2D 100cLeica SL2-S
General Information
Make Hasselblad Leica
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Leica SL2-S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2020-12-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 100 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 294 225
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Leica L
Total lenses 13 36
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.60 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 1800 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.3fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 931 grams (2.05 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 510 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $8,199 $4,895