Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.60" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 2720 x 1530 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Revealed June 2019
- Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D
- Newer Model is Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
- Renewed by Sony A7 IV
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III Overview
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.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony A7 III
X1D II 50C | A7 III | |||
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Introduced | June 2019 | ![]() | February 2018 | More recent by 16 months |
Display dimension | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+1438k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
A7 III | X1D II 50C | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7 III
X1D II 50C | A7 III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A7 III is 60 and 63 respectively.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
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.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Hasselblad | Sony |
Model type | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-06-19 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.60" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/10000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 2720 x 1530 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 2720x1530 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 102 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.2 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 4489 | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 610 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $5,750 | $1,998 |