Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 16 months prior to the X1D II 50C which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the X1D II 50C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 & Hasselblad X1D II 50C. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the X1D II 50C.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and X1D II 50C is 86 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and X1D II 50C.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will deliver greater detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.