Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6500

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A6500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A6500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was released 2 years after the A6500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features physical 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) whilst the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony A6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X1D II 50C and the A6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and A6500 is 60 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and A6500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.