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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(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
  • Introduced June 2019
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • New Model is Hasselblad X2D
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released October 2021
  • Older Model is Sony A7 III
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7 IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was introduced 3 years earlier than the A7 IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the A7 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony A7 IV

 X1D II 50C A7 IV 
Screen dimension3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 A7 IV X1D II 50C 
ReleasedOctober 2021June 2019Fresher by 28 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7 IV

 X1D II 50C A7 IV 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the A7 IV.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and A7 IV is 60 and 61 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and A7 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography highlights
91
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
81
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
69
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
73
silent shooting (1/10,000s)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (2.7 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
provides touch focus
MP count high (51 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
great battery life (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging factors
Sony A7 IV Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen
high quality video (2720 x 1530 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
80
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7 IV
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2021-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 13 172
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/10000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 2 2
Launch cost $5,750 $2,500