Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6700

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6700, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and A6700 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 5 years earlier than the A6700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the A6700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Alpha a6700. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony A6700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the A6700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and A6700 is 60 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and A6700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce more detail having its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.