Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a extensive comparison of the Hasselblad X1D and Sigma Quattro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was announced 4 months after the Quattro and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X1D matches up vs the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D compared to the Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and Quattro is 60 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.