Clicky

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 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
  • Released September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
Photography Glossary

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A6300 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The X2D was manufactured 6 years after the A6300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X2D matches up against the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A6300

 X2D A6300 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2016Newer by 81 months
Display sizing3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k922kSharper display (+1438k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Hasselblad X2D

 A6300 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6300

 X2D A6300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D provides outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the X2D versus the A6300.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and A6300 is 56 and 83 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and A6300.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will produce greater detail due to its extra 76MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern X2D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography features
Sony A6300 Portrait photography features
95
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Sony A6300
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
89
quiet shooting (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.3 frames/s)
74
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography advice
Sony A6300 Travel photography advice
60
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (100MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X2D
Vlogging with Sony A6300
30
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great ( resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
35
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6300
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha a6300
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2016-02-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 100MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 294 425
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.60 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 404 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $8,199 $889