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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced June 2019
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X2D
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sigma. The image resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the fp L (61MP) is pretty comparable but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 21 months prior to the fp L which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X1D II 50C grades against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 X1D II 50C fp L 
Screen dimensions3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

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

 fp L X1D II 50C 
AnnouncedMarch 2021June 2019More modern by 21 months

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

 X1D II 50C fp L 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers exterior measurements 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 Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the fp L.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and fp L is 60 and 83 respectively.

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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and fp L.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C will be behind in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
91
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
89
focusing manually
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography info
Sigma fp L Sports photography info
74
quiet shooting (1/10,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
65
environment proof
has focus by touch
MP count fantastic (51MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
features touch to focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen functionality
good video quality (2720 x 1530 pixels)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sigma fp L
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Sigma
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sigma fp L
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2021-03-25
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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Leica L
Number of lenses 13 40
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.60" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 2720x1530 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical 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 life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $5,750 $2,499