Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R

Following is a detailed analysis of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A7R (36MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 5 years after the A7R which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers external measurements 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 A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C against the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A7R is 60 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and A7R.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.