Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Following is a extended overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Hasselblad and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 7 years after the DP2 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got physical measurements 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 Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D II 50C and the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and DP2 Merrill is 60 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you more detail with its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.