Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's take a closer look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and NEX-3N (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was announced 9 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the X2D grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D features outer 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 NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X2D versus the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and NEX-3N is 56 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X2D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will render extra detail with its extra 84MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer X2D should have a benefit in sensor technology.