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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony A9 II

 X1D A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Hasselblad X1D

 A9 II X1D 
ReleasedOctober 2019June 2016Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kCrisper display (+520k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A9 II

 X1D A9 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Sony A9 II
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
70
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.3 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography factors
Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
73
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography features
Sony A9 II Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (690 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging information
Sony A9 II Vlogging information
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony A9 II
 Hasselblad X1DSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-22 2019-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.3fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 690 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $6,495 $4,498