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Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D 100c Comparison

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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing TL and X2D 100c, two Mirrorless cameras from Leica and Hasselblad. Leica TL is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Hasselblad X2D 100c is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Leica TL was introduced to the market in November 2016 and Hasselblad X2D was launched in September 2022. As you can see, TL is 6 years older than X2D 100c. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica TL Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-11-08
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • Leica TL Mount
  • 3.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 384g. 134 x 69 x 33 mm

Hasselblad X2D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2022-09-07
  • 100MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.3fps continuous shooting
  • - video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 895g. 149 x 106 x 75 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Hasselblad X1D II 50C Compare

Leica TL was replaced by Leica TL2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica TL2 vs Leica TL
Leica TL2 vs Hasselblad X2D 100c

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Leica TL over Hasselblad X2D 100c
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3.7 vs 3.60 0.1 inches larger display
Continuous Shooting
5.0fps vs 3.3fps 1.7 fps faster
Weight
384 g vs 895 g 511 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
23.04µm2 vs 14.00µm2 64% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Hasselblad X2D 100c over Leica TL
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Internal Storage
1TB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
101 MP vs 16 MP 531% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.500 104% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
2.360k dots vs 1.230k dots 91% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
420 shots vs 400 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
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
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
CFexpress Card Support
Yes (Type B) vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
USB Version
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Common Strengths of Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D 100c
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
LCD Screen Size
3.60" vs 3.60" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.230k dots vs 2.360k 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 Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D 100c
Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D: 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 Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica TL has external dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3″) and weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) (including batteries). Hasselblad X2D has external dimensions of 149 x 106 x 75 mm (5.85 x 4.17 x 2.93″) and weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Leica TL and the Hasselblad X2D. Leica TL is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 37mm shorter and 42mm thinner than Hasselblad X2D.

Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D.

Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D.
Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica TL is significantly lighter (511g ) than the Hasselblad X2D 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 Leica TL has an APS-C sized sensor and Hasselblad X2D has a smaller Medium format sensor, Hasselblad X2D's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Leica TL lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of the X2D 100c, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the TL.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica TL's 3.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Hasselblad X2D's 3.60 screen.



Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D: Sensor Comparison

Leica TL has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Hasselblad X2D has a 101.8MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Hasselblad X2D's sensor provides 85.8MP more than Leica TL'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 TL and X2D 100c sensor size comparison.

Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D Cameras


As seen above, Hasselblad X2D has a 3.9x Larger sensor area than Leica TL. 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.

Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D 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 TL has an advantage over the Hasselblad X2D. There are 62 lenses for the Leica TL's Leica TL mount, but on the other hand, there are only 13 lenses for the Hasselblad X2D's Hasselblad X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Hasselblad X2D has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. X2D 100c's built-in Image stabilization system is effective for compensating vibration up to 7.0-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Leica TL doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 10 lenses for Leica TL mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Leica TL Lenses # of Hasselblad X2D Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 1
Standard Prime 14 5
Wideangle Zoom 5 n/a
Wideangle Prime 18 5
Telephoto Zoom 8 n/a
Telephoto Prime 7 2
SuperZoom n/a n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime 2 n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 62 13

What types of Photography are Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D 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.

Leica TL for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X2D for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 101.8MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Leica TL for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X2D for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
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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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Leica TL for Sports Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X2D for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
294 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 3.3fps
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.3fps
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Leica TL for Daily Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X2D for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
384g
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
895g
Body Thickness 75mm
Read the details

Leica TL for Landscape Photography

POOR

Hasselblad X2D for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 101.8MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Leica TL vs Hasselblad X2D: 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 Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D, 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 Leica TL and Hasselblad X2D scores compare:

Leica TL
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #54 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #298 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Hasselblad X2D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #2 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Hasselblad X2D is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica TL in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Leica TL. Otherwise, Hasselblad X2D is the better camera overall.

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Hasselblad X2D vs Leica TL Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica TL Hasselblad X2D 100c
Brand Leica Hasselblad
Announced 2016-11-08 2022-09-07
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Medium format
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.7 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 370.52mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 100 megapixels
Max Resolution 4928 x 3264 11656 x 8742
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,500 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 64 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 294
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica TL Hasselblad X
Number of Available Lenses 62 13
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.70" 3.60"
Resolution 1,230k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 5,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.87x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/6000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/4000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 3.3 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 n/a
Video Formats MPEG-4 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 384g 895g
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm 149 x 106 x 75mm
Battery Life 400 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
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