Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R III

Here is a thorough analysis of the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was launched 16 months earlier than the A7R III which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the X1D scores against the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D comes with physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D versus the A7R III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and A7R III is 60 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and A7R III.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will provide more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X1D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.