Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Canon SX220 HS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and the Canon SX220 HS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C was introduced in June 2019 and Canon SX220 HS was introduced in February 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X1D II 50C over Canon SX220 HS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon SX220 HS over Hasselblad X1D II 50C.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a 3.6" screen with 2,360k dot resolution and Canon SX220 HS has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Hasselblad X1D II 50C also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder on Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,686k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.87x (1.10x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon SX220 HS.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C features a 50 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1441 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Canon SX220 HS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Canon SX220 HS has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C can take pictures up to 8272 x 6200 resolution. Canon SX220 HS is equipped with DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Canon SX220 HS has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi on Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a Mini HDMI and Canon SX220 HS has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon SX220 HS comes with NB-5L battery pack with battery life of 210 shots.

External Storage Slots

Hasselblad X1D II 50C has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Canon SX220 HS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

Shutter

Hasselblad X1D II 50C has Electronic shutter and Leaf shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/10000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Hasselblad X1D II 50C, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon SX220 HS. Hasselblad X1D II 50C can shoot continuously up to 2.7 fps. Canon SX220 HS can shoot continuously up to 3.2 fps.

Flash

Canon SX220 HS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on both cameras.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C body has dimensions of 148 x 97 x 70 mm (5.83 x 3.82 x 2.76") and Canon SX220 HS body has dimensions of 106 x 59 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.32 x 1.3"). Hasselblad X1D II 50C weighs 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz) and Canon SX220 HS weighs [].

Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Canon SX220 HS

148 mm

97 mm

106 mm

59 mm

97 mm

59 mm