Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a detailed comparison of the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was brought out 3 years after the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X2D grades against the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D features outside dimensions 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 A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D and the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and A7R IV is 56 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X2D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will produce more detail having its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent X2D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.