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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II Overview

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

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The X2D was released 7 years after the A7 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X2D matches up versus the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A7 II

 X2D A7 II 
LaunchedSeptember 2022November 2014More modern by 95 months
Display dimensions3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1230kSharper display (+1130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Hasselblad X2D

 A7 II X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7 II

 X2D A7 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D features 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) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X2D compared to the A7 II.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and A7 II is 56 and 69 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and A7 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 76 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent X2D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
95
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
81
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
90
silent mode (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
has touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (895g)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
low battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
missing Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging information
Sony A7 II Vlogging information
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution ( pxls)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7 II
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2014-11-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 294 117
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $8,199 $1,456