Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we will be looking at the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was announced 3 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X1D grades vs the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D has outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D vs the NEX-5R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and NEX-5R is 60 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and NEX-5R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will show extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer X1D should have an edge in sensor innovation.