Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7R V

Lets look closer at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the A7R V (61MP) is very similar but the X1D (Medium format) and A7R V (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was unveiled 7 years before the A7R V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the X1D grades vs the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha A7R V. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D compared to the A7R V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and A7R V is 60 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and A7R V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R V will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.