• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Hasselblad X1D

  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    486g vs 725g
    Lighter weight
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Hasselblad X1D advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • More pixels
    51.3 vs 16.2 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
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    4080 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12500 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Leica X (Typ 113)
Fujifilm X100S
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More dots on screen
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
Hasselblad X1D
Fujifilm X100S
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)
Fujifilm X100T
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Hasselblad X1D
Fujifilm X100T
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
Hasselblad X1D
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Leica X (Typ 113)
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $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 X (Typ 113)
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • HDMI out
  • $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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