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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Updated by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony A7c

 X1D A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Hasselblad X1D

 A7c X1D 
LaunchedSeptember 2020June 2016Newer by 51 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7c

 X1D A7c 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography factors
Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
89
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
excellent MP (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
68
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D
Sports photography with Sony A7c
70
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.3 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (740 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with Sony A7c
64
environment proof
supports focus by touch
excellent MP (51MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
86
great battery (740 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
86
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony A7c
 Hasselblad X1DSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 4 122
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $6,495 $1,800