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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 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
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was launched 12 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the X2D grades versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony NEX-3

 X2D NEX-3 
IntroducedSeptember 2022June 2010More modern by 150 months
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Hasselblad X2D

 NEX-3 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-3

 X2D NEX-3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the X2D against the NEX-3.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and NEX-3 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and NEX-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer more detail utilizing its extra 86 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger X2D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3
95
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
excellent megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (895g)
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography details
89
quiet shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
52
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography factors
60
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
excellent megapixels (100MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (895g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography details
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Vlogging camera
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great ( resolution)
heavier than average in class (895g)
27
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-3
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Make Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 294 25
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.97 pounds) 297 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $8,199 $0