Hasselblad X1D vs Sony H55

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony H55, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and H55 (14MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and H55 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was unveiled 6 years later than the H55 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1D matches up vs the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has physical dimensions 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 H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D and Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D vs the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and H55 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and H55.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer extra detail having an extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger X1D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.