Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A9 II

Below, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was unveiled 3 months prior to the A9 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X1D II 50C scores against the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A9 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C against the A9 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A9 II is 60 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and A9 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will deliver greater detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.