Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6500

Below, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A6500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A6500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was introduced 3 months prior to the A6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X1D matches up versus the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D has external 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) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D vs the A6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A6500 is 60 and 81 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and A6500.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will resolve extra detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.