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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 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
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Updated by Hasselblad X2D
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2016
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and YI M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and YI. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and M1 (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The X1D II 50C was introduced 2 years after the M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the YI M1

 X1D II 50C M1 
AnnouncedJune 2019September 2016Newer by 34 months
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 M1 X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and YI M1

 X1D II 50C M1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C against the M1.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and M1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and M1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in greater detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Portrait photography with YI M1
91
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Street photography camera
YI M1 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography advice
YI M1 Sports photography advice
73
silent shooting (1/10,000s)
MP count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
54
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography information
YI M1 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
MP count great (51MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Landscape photography with YI M1
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inches)
MP count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging advice
YI M1 Vlogging advice
32
has touchscreen
high quality video (2720 x 1530 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and YI M1
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CYI M1
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad YI
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C YI M1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-06-19 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 81
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/10000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.7 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $5,750 $320