Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7

Here is a thorough review of the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The X2D was launched 8 years later than the A7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X2D grades against the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D offers physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X2D against the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and A7 is 56 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and A7.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 76 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger X2D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.