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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Released June 2019
  • Older Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Renewed by Hasselblad X2D
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the a1 (50MP) is very comparable but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 19 months earlier than the a1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony a1

 X1D II 50C a1 
Display dimension3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1440kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 a1 X1D II 50C 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021June 2019Fresher by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony a1

 X1D II 50C a1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D II 50C against the a1.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and a1 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and a1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will show extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older X1D II 50C will be behind in sensor technology.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography advice
Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
91
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography information
Sony a1 Street photography information
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
74
quiet shooting (1/10,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.7 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (530 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Travel photography with Sony a1
65
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
fantastic MP (51MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery pack (530 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (530 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging information
Sony a1 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen capability
high res video (2720 x 1530 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony a1
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony Alpha a1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-06-19 2021-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8272 x 6200 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 13 133
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/10000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 7680x4320
Video file format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $5,750 $6,498