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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony NEX-F3

 X2D NEX-F3 
ReleasedSeptember 2022August 2012Newer by 123 months
Display dimensions3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Hasselblad X2D

 NEX-F3 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-F3

 X2D NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (895g)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
90
quiet shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (895g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
great battery (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution ( pixels)
more heavy than competition (895g)
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony NEX-F3
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 294 25
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.60 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.3 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 314 gr (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 420 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $8,199 $470