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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was released 10 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X2D scores versus the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony NEX-7

 X2D NEX-7 
LaunchedSeptember 2022December 2011More modern by 131 months
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k921kSharper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Hasselblad X2D

 NEX-7 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-7

 X2D NEX-7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D offers external dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X2D compared to the NEX-7.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and NEX-7 is 56 and 84 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and NEX-7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2D featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 76MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger X2D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
95
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography information
Sony NEX-7 Street photography information
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (895 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
90
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.3 fps)
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography highlights
61
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
megapixel count great (100MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (895g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography features
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging features
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video ( resolution)
heavier than competition (895 grams)
35
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-7
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Company Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2011-12-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 294 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.60" 3"
Display resolution 2,360k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.3 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 420 images 430 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $8,199 $699