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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica Comparison

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51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing X1D and , two Mirrorless cameras from Hasselblad and Leica. Hasselblad X1D is a Pro Mirrorless class camera and Leica TL2 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera.

Hasselblad X1D was introduced to the market in June 2016 and Leica TL2 was launched in July 2017. There is 13 months difference between X1D and so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger , especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-06-22
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.3fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 725g. 150 x 98 x 71 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body

Leica TL2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-07-10
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Leica TL Mount
  • 3.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 134 x 69 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Leica TL Compare

Hasselblad X1D was replaced by Hasselblad X1D II 50C. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Hasselblad X1D
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Leica TL2

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Hasselblad X1D over Leica TL2
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 24 MP 112% more pixels
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area
28.31µm2 vs 15.34µm2 84% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
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Reasons to choose Leica TL2 over Hasselblad X1D
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
50.000 vs 25.600 95% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.7 vs 3 0.7 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.230k dots vs 920k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 2.3fps 4.7 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 725 g 326 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Max Resolution
51 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.70" vs 3.70" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 1.230k dots High resolution screens
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Hasselblad X1D has external dimensions of 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81″) and weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) (including batteries). Leica TL2 has external dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Hasselblad X1D and the Leica TL2. Leica TL2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 29mm shorter and 38mm thinner than Hasselblad X1D.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Hasselblad X1D and the Leica TL2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Hasselblad X1D and the Leica TL2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2.
Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Hasselblad X1D and the the Leica TL2 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica TL2 is significantly lighter (326g ) than the Hasselblad X1D which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Hasselblad X1D has a Medium format sensor and Leica TL2 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Leica TL2's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Hasselblad X1D lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the X1D has a big advantage over the which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica TL2's 3.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Hasselblad X1D's 3 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2: Sensor Comparison

Hasselblad X1D has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Leica TL2 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Hasselblad X1D's sensor provides 27MP more than Leica TL2's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the X1D and sensor size comparison.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 Cameras


As seen above, Hasselblad X1D has a 3.9x Larger sensor area than Leica TL2. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that the Leica TL2 has an advantage over the Hasselblad X1D There are 62 lenses for the Leica TL2's Leica TL mount, but on the other hand, there are only 13 lenses for the Hasselblad X1D's Hasselblad X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 0 lenses for Hasselblad X mount and 10 lenses for Leica TL mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Hasselblad X1D Lenses # of Leica TL2 Lenses
Standard Zoom 1 8
Standard Prime 5 14
Wideangle Zoom n/a 5
Wideangle Prime 5 18
Telephoto Zoom n/a 8
Telephoto Prime 2 7
SuperZoom n/a n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime n/a 2
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 13 62

What types of Photography are Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Leica TL2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica TL2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

GOOD

Leica TL2 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.3fps
Focus Points
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Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Hasselblad X1D for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Leica TL2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
725g
Body Thickness 71mm
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
399g
Read the details

Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Leica TL2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Hasselblad X1D vs Leica TL2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Hasselblad X1D and Leica TL2 scores compare:

Hasselblad X1D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 135 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #44 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Leica TL2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #42 out of 135 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #244 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Hasselblad X1D is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica TL2 in all criteria except one: Portability. Leica TL2 is significantly smaller than Hasselblad X1D. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Leica TL2. Otherwise, Hasselblad X1D is the better camera overall.

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Leica TL2 vs Hasselblad X1D Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Hasselblad X1D Leica TL2
Brand Hasselblad Leica
Announced 2016-06-22 2017-07-10
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Medium format APS-C
Dimensions 44 x 33 mm 23.6 x 15.7 mm
Area 1452.00mm2 370.52mm2
Megapixels 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 8272 x 6200 6016 x 4014
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 50,000 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Hasselblad X Leica TL
Number of Available Lenses 13 62
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.70"
Resolution 920k dots 1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.87x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/40000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/2000s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 725g 399g
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm 134 x 69 x 33mm
Battery Life n/a 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 102 not tested
DxO Color Depth 26.2 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 14.8 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 4489 not tested
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