Hasselblad X1D vs Sony NEX-7

On this page, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NEX-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was introduced 4 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X1D scores vs the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has got outer 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-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D compared to the NEX-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NEX-7 is 60 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and NEX-7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher X1D provides an advantage in sensor tech.