Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A9

In this article, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A9 (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 2 years after the A9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the A9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and A9 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and A9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.