Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6300
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2016
- New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Released February 2016
- Superseded the Sony A6000
- Replacement is Sony A6500
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On this page, we will be matching up the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A6300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe X1D was revealed 5 months after the A6300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the X1D scores versus the A6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony A6300
| X1D | A6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Hasselblad X1D
| A6300 | X1D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A6300
| X1D | A6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2016 |  | February 2016 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D compared to the A6300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A6300 is 60 and 83 respectively.
Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and A6300.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will show more detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6300 Specifications
| Hasselblad X1D | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Hasselblad | Sony |
| Model | Hasselblad X1D | Sony Alpha a6300 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-06-22 | 2016-02-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 4 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.3 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725g (1.60 lb) | 404g (0.89 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 102 | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 4489 | 1437 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $6,495 | $889 |