Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 IV

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7 IV (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was released 6 years before the A7 IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X1D scores against the A7 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D and the A7 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and A7 IV is 60 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and A7 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will show extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind in sensor tech.