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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Older Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Newer Model is Sony a5100
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D and Sony a5000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was revealed 8 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X2D grades versus the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony a5000

 X2D a5000 
RevealedSeptember 2022January 2014Fresher by 106 months
Display sizing3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k461kClearer display (+1899k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Hasselblad X2D

 a5000 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony a5000

 X2D a5000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D comes with outside dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D and Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X2D versus the a5000.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and a5000 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and a5000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will result in extra detail because of its extra 80MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger X2D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography features
Sony a5000 Portrait photography features
95
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography features
Sony a5000 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (895g)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet mode (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.3 frames/s)
59
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (420 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Sony a5000 Travel photography info
61
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
MP count amazing (100MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (895 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery power (420 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging info
Sony a5000 Vlogging info
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution ( pixels)
heavier than competition (895 grams)
32
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony a5000
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha a5000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11656 x 8742 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 294 25
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 420 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $8,199 $448