Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7S III

Below, we will be evaluating the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7S III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was revealed 2 years later than the A7S III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the X2D grades vs the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D comes with external dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the X2D against the A7S III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and A7S III is 56 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and A7S III.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X2D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will offer extra detail because of its extra 88 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.