Hasselblad X1D vs Sony ZV-E10

In this write-up, we are looking at the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony ZV-E10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was released 6 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the X1D grades versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D features physical dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X1D vs the ZV-E10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and ZV-E10 is 60 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and ZV-E10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be behind in sensor technology.