Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z8

Let's examine more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. The resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is relatively close but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Z8 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 4 years before the Z8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the X1D II 50C matches up vs the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Nikon Z8. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon Z8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the Z8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and Z8 is 60 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and Z8.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide you with more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.