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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony NEX-6

 X1D NEX-6 
IntroducedJune 2016March 2013More recent by 40 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Hasselblad X1D

 NEX-6 X1D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-6

 X1D NEX-6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count high (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography information
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
70
MP count high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.3 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
MP count high (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition in class (345g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (345g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony NEX-6
 Hasselblad X1DSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-22 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.3 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 78
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 4489 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at launch $6,495 $365