Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6300

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A6300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A6300 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 3 years after the A6300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C against the A6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and A6300 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and A6300.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in more detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.