Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The X2D was manufactured 10 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X2D matches up against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys external measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X2D compared to the NEX-F3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and NEX-F3 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will render more detail due to its extra 84MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern X2D will have an advantage in sensor technology.