Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III

Lets take a deeper look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7R III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X2D was revealed 4 years later than the A7R III and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X2D scores versus the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D comes with physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D and the A7R III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and A7R III is 56 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and A7R III.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will give more detail because of its extra 58 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern X2D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.