Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100

Lets look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A6100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was announced 4 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1D grades against the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D features exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D versus the A6100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and A6100 is 60 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and A6100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.