Hasselblad X2D 100c vs Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Hasselblad X2D 100c and the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109), highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Hasselblad X2D 100c was introduced in September 2022 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X2D 100c over Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) over Hasselblad X2D 100c.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a 3.6" Tilting screen with 2,360k dot resolution and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Hasselblad X2D 100c very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Hasselblad X2D 100c also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 5,760k dot resolution and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

Hasselblad X2D 100c features a 100 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1441 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 25,600. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) features a 12.8 megapixel Micro Four Thirds [] sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Hasselblad X2D 100c can take pictures up to 11656 x 8742 resolution. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can take pictures up to 4112 x 3088 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization (7 stops of compensation in Hasselblad X2D 100c). On Hasselblad X2D 100c it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6 2x2 MIMO 802.11b/a/g/n/ac/ax on Hasselblad X2D 100c, 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

Hasselblad X2D 100c has a single CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 2.0) [512 GB Maximum] card slot. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Hasselblad X2D 100c has Electronic shutter and Leaf shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Hasselblad X2D 100c, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109). Hasselblad X2D 100c can shoot continuously up to 3.3 fps. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe to Hasselblad X2D 100c and via Shoe Mount to Leica D-Lux (Typ 109). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Hasselblad X2D 100c.

Hasselblad X2D 100c body has dimensions of 149 x 106 x 75 mm (5.85 x 4.17 x 2.93") and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) body has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17"). Hasselblad X2D 100c weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz).

Hasselblad X2D 100c

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

149 mm

106 mm

118 mm

66 mm

75 mm

55 mm