Canon 1D X III vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 1D X III vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Hasselblad. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was unveiled 7 months after the X1D II 50C and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1D X III scores against the X1D II 50C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Hasselblad X1D II 50C. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X III has physical measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X III vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1D X III compared to the X1D II 50C.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and X1D II 50C is 50 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and X1D II 50C.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide greater detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 1D X III should have an edge in sensor technology.