• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 320 - 10,000
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica M Monochrom advantages over Hasselblad X1D

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.86 vs 5.29 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 71 mm
    Thinner
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Hasselblad X1D advantages over Leica M Monochrom

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    8 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    51.3 vs 18.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    4080 vs 32 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 10000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom
Leica M (Typ 240)
  • $7950
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $6995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoots 24p video
Hasselblad X1D
Leica M (Typ 240)
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $6995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M Monochrom
Leica M-E (Typ 220)
  • $7950
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $7999
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
Hasselblad X1D
Leica M-E (Typ 220)
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $7999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $7950
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoots 24p video
Hasselblad X1D
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Leica M Monochrom
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $7950
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Hasselblad X1D
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Headphone jack
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Leica M Monochrom
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $7950
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Hasselblad X1D
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Newer
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