Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a complete review of the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was brought out 3 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the X1D scores versus the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D provides 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-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D versus the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NEX-6 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and NEX-6.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will deliver greater detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger X1D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.