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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A7R III

 X2D A7R III 
ReleasedSeptember 2022October 2017Fresher by 60 months
Display dimensions3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1440kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Hasselblad X2D

 A7R III X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7R III

 X2D A7R III 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III size comparison

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

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
95
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (100 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
86
focusing manually
MP count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography highlights
Sony A7R III Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
89
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames/s)
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography details
Sony A7R III Travel photography details
60
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (100 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (895g)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (650 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (42 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have Time Lapse function
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging factors
Sony A7R III Vlogging factors
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution ( pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (895g)
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7R III
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2017-10-25
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 surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 294 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.60" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical 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 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 420 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $8,199 $2,800