Hasselblad X2D vs Sigma fp L

On this page, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X2D and Sigma fp L, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and fp L (61MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was manufactured 18 months later than the fp L making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X2D grades against the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys external dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D and Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D and the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and fp L is 56 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and fp L.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you more detail due to its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern X2D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.