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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(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
  • Launched June 2019
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X2D
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A6400 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 6 months after the A6400 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the A6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony A6400

 X1D II 50C A6400 
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k922kClearer display (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 A6400 X1D II 50C 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A6400

 X1D II 50C A6400 
AnnouncedJune 2019January 2019Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the A6400.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A6400 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and A6400.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give more detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
91
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
great resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Street photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography factors
Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
74
quiet shutter (1/10,000 seconds)
great resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (2.7 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
provides focus by touch
great resolution (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60 inches)
great resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
high res video (2720 x 1530 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A6400
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony Alpha a6400
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-06-19 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.60" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.7 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 83
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.6
DXO Low light rating 4489 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $5,750 $898