Hasselblad X2D vs Pentax Q10

Let's look closer at the Hasselblad X2D and Pentax Q10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was unveiled 10 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the X2D scores versus the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D provides external measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D and Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X2D and the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and Q10 is 56 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and Q10.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X2D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will produce extra detail having an extra 88MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher X2D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.