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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony A6100

 X1D A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Hasselblad X1D

 A6100 X1D 
AnnouncedAugust 2019June 2016More modern by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A6100

 X1D A6100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography factors
Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
89
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
high MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
68
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography advice
Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
69
high MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
75
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
provides focus by touch
high MP (51 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
86
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging features
Sony A6100 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony A6100
 Hasselblad X1DSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sony Alpha a6100
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-06-22 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Available lenses 4 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $6,495 $748