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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2019
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
  • Newer Model is Hasselblad X2D
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and fp (25MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was released around the same time to the fp and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sigma fp

 X1D II 50C fp 
Screen sizing3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 fp X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sigma fp

 X1D II 50C fp 
ReleasedJune 2019July 2019Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. 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 Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C and the fp.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and fp is 60 and 84 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and fp.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
90
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
amazing resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
84
you can focus manually
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
69
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
73
quiet shooting (1/10,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (2.7 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
amazing resolution (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
78
environment proof
offers touch to focus
great MP (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inches)
amazing resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
32
touchscreen enabled
great video quality (2720 x 1530 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sigma fp
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Sigma
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sigma fp
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-06-19 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Leica L
Number of lenses 13 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.60 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.7 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two 1
Retail cost $5,750 $2,050