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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2019
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Successor is Hasselblad X2D
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The X1D II 50C was revealed 20 months before the FX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Sony FX3

 X1D II 50C FX3 
Screen dimension3.60"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 FX3 X1D II 50C 
IntroducedFebruary 2021June 2019More modern by 20 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony FX3

 X1D II 50C FX3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the FX3.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and FX3 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and FX3.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer more detail because of its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
91
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shutter (1/10,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
65
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery power (600 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX3 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60 inch)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
video resolution high (2720 x 1530 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Sony FX3
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-06-19 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 13 187
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.60 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 2720x1530 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 716 gr (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 85
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.4
DXO Low light rating 4489 3900
Other
Battery life - 600 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $5,750 $3,900