Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7

On this page, we are looking at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was brought out 2 years after the A7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X1D scores vs the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D offers outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D against the A7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and A7 is 60 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and A7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will result in greater detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer X1D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.