Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R

Let's examine more closely at the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7R (36MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was launched 2 years later than the A7R and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the X1D scores against the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D offers external measurements 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 A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X1D vs the A7R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A7R is 60 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and A7R.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will give you more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent X1D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.