Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R II

The following is a in-depth overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was unveiled 4 years after the A7R II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got 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 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C and the A7R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and A7R II is 60 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and A7R II.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.