Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2016
- Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced September 2022
Photography Glossary Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony FX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and FX30 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X1D was unveiled 7 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the X1D scores vs the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Sony FX30. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony FX30
| X1D | FX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Hasselblad X1D
| FX30 | X1D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2022 | June 2016 | Fresher by 76 months | |
| Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen resolution | 2360k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1440k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony FX30
| X1D | FX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.00" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D has physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D vs the FX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and FX30 is 60 and 64 respectively.
Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and FX30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will result in more detail having an extra 25MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Specifications
| Hasselblad X1D | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Hasselblad | Sony |
| Model | Hasselblad X1D | Sony FX30 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-06-22 | 2022-09-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 26MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6192 x 4128 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 4 | 187 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.3 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 570 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Price at release | $6,495 | $1,800 |