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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 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
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A9

 X2D A9 
ReleasedSeptember 2022April 2017More recent by 66 months
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Hasselblad X2D

 A9 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A9

 X2D A9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Sony A9
95
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
excellent MP (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Sony A9
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (895g)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 Sports photography highlights
90
quiet shooting (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames/s)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography details
Sony A9 Travel photography details
61
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
excellent MP (100MP)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (895g)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery (650 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony A9
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
missing Timelapse recording
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging information
Sony A9 Vlogging information
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video ( resolution)
more heavy than average (895 grams)
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A9
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 294 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.60" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.3fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 673 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 650 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $8,199 $4,498