Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony NEX-C3

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 7 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the NEX-C3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and NEX-C3 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.