Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2019
- Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
- Replacement is Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The X1D II 50C was launched 9 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony NEX-3
X1D II 50C | NEX-3 | |||
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Revealed | June 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 110 months |
Screen size | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1440k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
NEX-3 | X1D II 50C | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony NEX-3
X1D II 50C | NEX-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers physical 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 NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony NEX-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the NEX-3.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and NEX-3 is 60 and 89 respectively.
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and NEX-3.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give greater detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-II-50C-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Hasselblad | Sony |
Model type | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-06-19 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 121 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.60 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/10000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.7 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 2720 x 1530 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 2720x1530 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 297 gr (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 102 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.2 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 4489 | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at release | $5,750 | $0 |