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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R 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
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was unveiled 7 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X2D scores vs the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A7R II

 X2D A7R II 
ReleasedSeptember 2022June 2015More recent by 89 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1229kCrisper screen (+1131k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Hasselblad X2D

 A7R II X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7R II

 X2D A7R II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D and the A7R II.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and A7R II is 56 and 68 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and A7R II.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X2D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will give you more detail having an extra 58 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography information
Sony A7R II Portrait photography information
95
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (895g)
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography features
Sony A7R II Sports photography features
90
silent shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.3 frames per second)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
great sensor resolution (100MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (895g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
low battery pack (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
doesn't have Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low ( pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (895 grams)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7R II
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11656 x 8742 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 294 399
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 420 images 290 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting 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 1 1
Retail pricing $8,199 $2,913