Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R II

Following is a in-depth review of the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was manufactured 13 months after the A7R II which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X1D scores vs the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the X1D and the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and A7R II is 60 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and A7R II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will produce more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher X1D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.