Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R IV

Lets look closer at the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the A7R IV (61MP) is relatively well matched but the X1D (Medium format) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was revealed 4 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the X1D scores against the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D features outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D vs the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A7R IV is 60 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will give greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X1D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.