Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7R V (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was brought out very close to the A7R V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X2D scores versus the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha A7R V. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D offers outer measurements 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 A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D vs the A7R V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and A7R V is 56 and 60 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and A7R V.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver extra detail having its extra 39MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.