Fujifilm X-E2 vs Hasselblad X2D

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Hasselblad X2D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and X2D (100MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and X2D (Medium format) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 9 years before the X2D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the X2D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 & Hasselblad X2D 100c. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Hasselblad X2D Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X2D has specifications of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Hasselblad X2D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the X2D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and X2D is 85 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and X2D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve more detail having its extra 84 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.