Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z7 II

Here is a in depth overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Nikon. The image resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Z7 II (46MP) is relatively close but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Z7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 16 months earlier than the Z7 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the Z7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the Z7 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and Z7 II is 60 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and Z7 II.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C will be behind with regard to sensor technology.