Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-5N

In this article, we will be looking at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was launched 11 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X2D matches up versus the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D offers exterior measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D and the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and NEX-5N is 56 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and NEX-5N.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X2D will show more detail utilizing its extra 84 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.