Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c
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76 Features
88 Overall
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2019
- Old Model is Hasselblad X1D
- Replacement is Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Launched September 2020
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A7c (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.
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The X1D II 50C was brought out 15 months before the A7c which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D II 50C grades against the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony A7c
X1D II 50C | A7c | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+1438k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
A7c | X1D II 50C | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2020 | ![]() | June 2019 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A7c
X1D II 50C | A7c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features external 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 A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the A7c.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7c-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and A7c is 60 and 78 respectively.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and A7c.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7c-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A7c Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Hasselblad | Sony |
Model | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sony Alpha A7c |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-06-19 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 13 | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.60 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/10000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.7fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 2720 x 1530 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 2720x1530 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725g (1.60 lb) | 509g (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 102 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 4489 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 740 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $5,750 | $1,800 |