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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and X2D (100MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and X2D (Medium format) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 5 years prior to the X2D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the X2D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Hasselblad X2D

 Fujifilm X-A5 X2D 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Fujifilm X-A5

 X2D Fujifilm X-A5 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2018More modern by 56 months
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Hasselblad X2D

 Fujifilm X-A5 X2D 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X2D has proportions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the X2D.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and X2D is 86 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and X2D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 76MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
95
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
excellent resolution (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Hasselblad X2D Street photography details
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (895g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
89
quiet shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.3 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Hasselblad X2D Travel photography factors
88
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
60
environment proofing
features focus by touch
excellent resolution (100MP)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (895 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
Hasselblad X2D Vlogging information
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
30
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video ( resolution)
more heavy than competition (895 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Hasselblad X2D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Hasselblad X2D
 Fujifilm X-A5Hasselblad X2D 100c
General Information
Company FujiFilm Hasselblad
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Hasselblad X2D 100c
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2022-09-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 100 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 11656 x 8742
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 294
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Hasselblad X
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.60 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.87x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4080 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $8,199