Fujifilm X-A1 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 6 years before the X1D II 50C and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the X1D II 50C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 & Hasselblad X1D II 50C. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has proportions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the X1D II 50C.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and X1D II 50C is 87 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and X1D II 50C.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer you extra detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.