Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9

Below is a extensive comparison of the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A9 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A9 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The X2D was manufactured 5 years later than the A9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X2D matches up versus the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D provides physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X2D against the A9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and A9 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and A9.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X2D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will produce more detail due to its extra 76MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger X2D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.