Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q-S1

Following is a extensive overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 4 years after the Q-S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the Q-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and Q-S1 is 60 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give greater detail utilizing its extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.