Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7S II

Here, we will be analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7S II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was introduced 3 years later than the A7S II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has outer 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 A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the A7S II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A7S II is 60 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and A7S II.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will show extra detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X1D II 50C is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.