Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3

The following is a complete comparison of the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NEX-3 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was announced 6 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the X1D scores vs the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has got exterior 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) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D against the NEX-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NEX-3 is 60 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and NEX-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer more detail with its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger X1D should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.