Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V

Lets look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. The resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the A7R V (61MP) is fairly well matched but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7R V (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 4 years prior to the A7R V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony Alpha A7R V. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony A7R V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the A7R V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A7R V is 60 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and A7R V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R V will give greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.