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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7S (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7S (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was manufactured 8 years after the A7S which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the X2D scores against the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A7S

 X2D A7S 
RevealedSeptember 2022April 2014Newer by 103 months
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Hasselblad X2D

 A7S X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7S

 X2D A7S 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D comes with physical dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X2D compared to the A7S.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and A7S is 56 and 77 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and A7S.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will offer greater detail due to its extra 88MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher X2D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
95
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Sony A7S
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (895 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competition (489g)
good high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography factors
Sony A7S Sports photography factors
89
silent mode (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames/s)
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
offers touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (100MP)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (895g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition (489g)
weather proof
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low ( pxls)
heavier than others in class (895 grams)
34
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (489g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7S
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A7S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2014-04-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 294 25
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording 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
Cost at release $8,199 $1,998