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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Hasselblad X1D and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was revealed 7 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X1D grades against the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sony ZV-E1

 X1D ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Hasselblad X1D

 ZV-E1 X1D 
ReleasedMarch 2023June 2016Fresher by 82 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sony ZV-E1

 X1D ZV-E1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D and Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D compared to the ZV-E1.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and ZV-E1 is 60 and 80 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and ZV-E1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will provide more detail because of its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older X1D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography factors
89
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average (483 grams)
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography highlights
69
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (570 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E1
64
environment proof
supports focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
79
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
lighter than average (483 grams)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than average (483g)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sony ZV-E1
 Hasselblad X1DSony ZV-E1
General Information
Make Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sony ZV-E1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8272 x 6200 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 4 195
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 483 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 570 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $6,495 $2,198