Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7c, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A7c (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was launched 5 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X1D scores against the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D features outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D compared to the A7c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A7c is 60 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and A7c.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.