Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 III

Here is a thorough overview of the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7 III (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was announced 20 months earlier than the A7 III making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X1D grades against the A7 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D has exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X1D and the A7 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and A7 III is 60 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and A7 III.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you more detail with its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older X1D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.