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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Updated by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D and Sony T90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and T90 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was revealed 7 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1D scores against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony T90

 X1D T90 
AnnouncedJune 2016February 2009Newer by 90 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Hasselblad X1D

 T90 X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony T90

 X1D T90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D features external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D and the T90.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and T90 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and T90.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern X1D is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
89
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Sony T90
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
70
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.3 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with Sony T90
64
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with Sony T90
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony T90
 Hasselblad X1DSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X1D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-06-22 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 4 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.3 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 4489 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $6,495 $259