Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-3N

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.