Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony NEX-5N, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 7 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D II 50C grades against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outer measurements 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 NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D II 50C against the NEX-5N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and NEX-5N is 60 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and NEX-5N.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide more detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.