Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6700

Following is a extended overview of the Hasselblad X1D vs Sony A6700, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and A6700 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was unveiled 8 years before the A6700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1D grades vs the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D compared to the A6700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and A6700 is 60 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and A6700.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will provide you with extra detail having an extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.