Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A9 II

Below, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was introduced 2 years after the A9 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X2D scores vs the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D has got external measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X2D versus the A9 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and A9 II is 56 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and A9 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver greater detail using its extra 76MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X2D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.