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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was revealed 2 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X1D matches up versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony NEX-5T

 X1D NEX-5T 
IntroducedJune 2016August 2013More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Hasselblad X1D

 NEX-5T X1D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-5T

 X1D NEX-5T 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D features exterior measurements 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-5T 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).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X1D vs the NEX-5T.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and NEX-5T.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce extra detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher X1D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
89
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
70
great sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
69
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
77
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
33
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-5T
 Hasselblad X1DSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Available lenses 4 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 78
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.0
DXO Low light rating 4489 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $6,495 $400