Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q

On this page, we will be analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and Q (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Q (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 8 years later than the Q and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and Q is 60 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and Q.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve more detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.