Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon M3 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M3 was revealed 5 years prior to the X1D II 50C and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M3 matches up vs the X1D II 50C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 & Hasselblad X1D II 50C. The full galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M3 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has specifications of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M3 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M3 vs the X1D II 50C.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and X1D II 50C is 85 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and X1D II 50C.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M3 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce greater detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older M3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.