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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 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
  • Released June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony FX30
(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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony FX30

 X1D FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Hasselblad X1D

 FX30 X1D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022June 2016Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k920kClearer screen (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony FX30

 X1D FX30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and FX30 is 60 and 64 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
83
manual focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography information
Sony FX30 Street photography information
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
69
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (2.3 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography highlights
Sony FX30 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
has touch focus
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3")
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (570 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony FX30
 Hasselblad X1DSony 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