Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III

Below, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7 III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was released 16 months later than the A7 III making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides outside dimensions 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 Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the A7 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A7 III is 60 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and A7 III.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.