Fujifilm X-A1 vs Hasselblad X1D

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Hasselblad X1D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and X1D (51MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and X1D (Medium format) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the X1D and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the X1D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Hasselblad X1D. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Hasselblad X1D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Hasselblad X1D has measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the X1D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and X1D is 87 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and X1D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Hasselblad X1D will give you greater detail due to its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.