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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 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
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
Photography Glossary

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was launched 3 years after the A6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X2D matches up versus the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A6100

 X2D A6100 
LaunchedSeptember 2022August 2019Newer by 37 months
Display sizing3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k922kSharper display (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Hasselblad X2D

 A6100 X2D 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6100

 X2D A6100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D features outer dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D vs the A6100.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and A6100 is 56 and 81 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and A6100.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer more detail utilizing its extra 76MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
95
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography factors
Sony A6100 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
89
quiet shooting (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.3 frames per second)
74
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X2D
Travel photography with Sony A6100
60
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
MP count great (100MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
86
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Sony A6100 Landscape photography details
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have Time Lapse function
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video ( pxls)
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6100
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha a6100
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 294 425
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.60 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.3fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 420 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $8,199 $748