• Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica S (Typ 007) advantages over Hasselblad X1D

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Hasselblad X1D advantages over Leica S (Typ 007)

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    725g vs 1260g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    51.3 vs 37.5 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    4080 vs 125 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • 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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Leica S2

Leica S (Typ 007)
Leica S2
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $22995
  • Medium format
Hasselblad X1D
Leica S2
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $22995
  • Medium format
  • Top deck display
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)
Leica S (Typ 006)
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $10535
  • Medium format
Hasselblad X1D
Leica S (Typ 006)
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Top deck display
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
Hasselblad X1D
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Top deck display

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Leica S (Typ 007)
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in GPS
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
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 S (Typ 007)
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Top deck display
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Touchscreen
  • Higher max flash sync
Hasselblad X1D
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Newer
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