Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Launched June 2016
- Renewed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released November 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A7
- Successor is Sony A7 III

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

The X1D was introduced 20 months after the A7 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X1D scores versus the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony A7 II
X1D | A7 II | |||
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Released | June 2016 | ![]() | November 2014 | Newer by 20 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Hasselblad X1D
A7 II | X1D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7 II
X1D | A7 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D features outside 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) and the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X1D vs the A7 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A7 II is 60 and 69 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and A7 II.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will give more detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent X1D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Hasselblad X1D | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Hasselblad | Sony |
Model | Hasselblad X1D | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-06-22 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 4 | 121 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.3 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 102 | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 4489 | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $6,495 | $1,456 |