Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica M11
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- Photographers entering medium format for the first time without full Hasselblad pricing
- Portrait and landscape photographers who want 50MP medium-format files
- X2D 100C buyers on a budget who can live with 50MP over 100MP
- Professionals who want Hasselblad colour and build at a more accessible price
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | None | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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