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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2019
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X2D
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Replaced the Sony A7R IV
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V Overview

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.

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

 X1D II 50C A7R V 
Display sizing3.60"3.20"Larger display (+0.4")

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

 A7R V X1D II 50C 
LaunchedOctober 2022June 2019Newer by 40 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 X1D II 50C A7R V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution2360k2360kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V size comparison

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

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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R V Portrait photography factors
91
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
90
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography details
Sony A7R V Street photography details
69
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography details
Sony A7R V Sports photography details
73
quiet shooting (1/10,000s)
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.7 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Travel photography with Sony A7R V
65
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
80
great battery pack (600 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60")
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
89
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.20 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging advice
Sony A7R V Vlogging advice
32
has touchscreen
video resolution high (2720 x 1530 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external mic socket
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7R V
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-06-19 2022-10-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 61 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 117 693
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 187
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3.60" 3.20"
Display resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/10000s -
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 7680x4320
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 723 gr (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $5,750 $3,900