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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Announced June 2016
  • Updated by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Newer Model is Sony a5000
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was released 3 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X1D scores against the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony NEX-3N

 X1D NEX-3N 
RevealedJune 2016February 2013More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Hasselblad X1D

 NEX-3N X1D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-3N

 X1D NEX-3N 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D comes with exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X1D compared to the NEX-3N.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger X1D will have an edge in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
68
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
69
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (480 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
includes touch focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (480 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-3N
 Hasselblad X1DSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Amount of lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 74
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 4489 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $6,495 $399