Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 II

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.