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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7 III (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The X2D was released 4 years after the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the X2D scores vs the A7 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A7 III

 X2D A7 III 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022February 2018Newer by 56 months
Display sizing3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k922kSharper display (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Hasselblad X2D

 A7 III X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7 III

 X2D A7 III 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X2D vs the A7 III.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and A7 III is 56 and 63 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and A7 III.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X2D will render more detail as a result of its extra 76MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
95
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
high resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography factors
Sony A7 III Sports photography factors
89
quiet shooting (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.3 frames/s)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (610 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
60
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
high resolution (100MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (895g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery (610 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of Time Lapse function
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (610 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low ( pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7 III
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2018-02-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 294 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 610 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $8,199 $1,998