Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we will be looking at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was introduced 4 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X1D matches up versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X1D versus the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NEX-5N is 60 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and NEX-5N.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will give more detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher X1D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.