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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7S II (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was introduced 7 years after the A7S II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the X2D grades vs the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A7S II

 X2D A7S II 
RevealedSeptember 2022October 2015Newer by 85 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1229kCrisper screen (+1131k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Hasselblad X2D

 A7S II X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7S II

 X2D A7S II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D features outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X2D compared to the A7S II.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and A7S II is 56 and 68 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and A7S II.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will show extra detail using its extra 88MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer X2D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography info
Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
95
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
68
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography factors
Sony A7S II Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (895g)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
89
silent shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.3 fps)
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (370 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Sony A7S II Travel photography info
60
weather proofing
has focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (895g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
low battery (370 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of Timelapse recording
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X2D
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video ( pxls)
more heavy than others (895g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7S II
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2015-10-12
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 294 169
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 420 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $8,199 $2,767