Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9

The following is a in-depth overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Nikon. The image resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Z9 (46MP) is relatively close but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Z9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was introduced 3 years prior to the Z9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the X1D II 50C scores against the Z9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon Z9. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Nikon Z9 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C and the Z9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and Z9 is 60 and 51 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and Z9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will render extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C will be behind in sensor tech.