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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R 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
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Updated by Hasselblad X2D
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Sony. The image resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the A7R IV (61MP) is pretty comparable but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out around the same time to the A7R IV and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 X1D II 50C A7R IV 
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

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

 A7R IV X1D II 50C 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 X1D II 50C A7R IV 
LaunchedJune 2019July 2019Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C against the A7R IV.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A7R IV is 60 and 62 respectively.

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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and A7R IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will produce extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
91
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
88
manual focus
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
69
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
73
quiet shooting (1/10,000 seconds)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (670 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography information
Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
has touch focus
high resolution (51MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
74
good battery life (670 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inch)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (670 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen capability
video resolution high (2720 x 1530 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7R IV
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2019-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 567
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 2.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 665g (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 99
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 14.8
DXO Low light rating 4489 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $5,750 $3,498