Canon A2100 IS vs Hasselblad X1D

Here is a in depth review of the Canon A2100 IS vs Hasselblad X1D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and X1D (51MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and X1D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 8 years earlier than the X1D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2100 IS grades against the X1D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Hasselblad X1D. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Hasselblad X1D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Hasselblad X1D has dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS vs the X1D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and X1D is 92 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and X1D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Hasselblad X1D will provide greater detail due to its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.