Hasselblad X1D vs Sony a1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the a1 (50MP) is pretty well matched but the X1D (Medium format) and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was manufactured 5 years before the a1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X1D scores versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D features external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony a1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D versus the a1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and a1 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and a1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older X1D is going to be behind in sensor technology.