Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The X2D was brought out 9 years after the NEX-5T which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X2D scores versus the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the X2D compared to the NEX-5T.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and NEX-5T is 56 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will give extra detail having its extra 84 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X2D provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.