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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 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
  • Announced September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and TL2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was manufactured 5 years later than the TL2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X2D scores against the TL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Leica TL2

 X2D TL2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022July 2017Fresher by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k1230kClearer display (+1130k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Hasselblad X2D

 TL2 X2D 
Display dimension3.7"3.60"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Leica TL2

 X2D TL2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D has got outer measurements 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 TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the X2D vs the TL2.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and TL2 is 56 and 85 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and TL2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will render greater detail due to its extra 76MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern X2D will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
95
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Leica TL2
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (895g)
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography factors
Leica TL2 Sports photography factors
89
silent mode (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.3 frames/s)
62
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography information
Leica TL2 Travel photography information
60
weather proof
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (100MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (895 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography highlights
Leica TL2 Landscape photography highlights
87
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging factors
Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video ( pixels)
more heavy than average (895 grams)
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Leica TL2
 Hasselblad X2D 100cLeica TL2
General Information
Make Hasselblad Leica
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Leica TL2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 294 49
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Leica L
Available lenses 13 4
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.60" 3.7"
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000s 1/40000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $8,199 $2,195