Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The X1D II 50C was released 3 years later than the RX1R II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1D II 50C scores against the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has got exterior dimensions 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Sony RX1R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D II 50C against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and RX1R II is 60 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and RX1R II.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.