Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II

Here, we are evaluating the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was brought out 4 years before the A9 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X1D scores vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the X1D vs the A9 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A9 II is 60 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you extra detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older X1D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.