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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Revealed June 2019
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Successor is Hasselblad X2D
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7R III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 21 months later than the A7R 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 A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony A7R III

 X1D II 50C A7R III 
LaunchedJune 2019October 2017More recent by 21 months
Display dimension3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1440kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 A7R III X1D II 50C 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7R III

 X1D II 50C A7R III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the A7R III.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A7R III is 60 and 63 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and A7R III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
91
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography info
Sony A7R III Street photography info
69
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
73
quiet shutter (1/10,000 seconds)
great megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography advice
Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
65
environment proof
features focus via touch
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
73
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography details
Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
video res high (2720 x 1530 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7R III
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-06-19 2017-10-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 117 425
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/10000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 657g (1.45 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 Overall rating 102 100
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 14.7
DXO Low light rating 4489 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
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
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Dual Dual
Price at release $5,750 $2,800