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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 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
  • Announced September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A6400, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A6400 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was announced 3 years after the A6400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X2D grades versus the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A6400

 X2D A6400 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2019Newer by 45 months
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k922kClearer screen (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Hasselblad X2D

 A6400 X2D 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6400

 X2D A6400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D compared to the A6400.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and A6400 is 56 and 83 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and A6400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver greater detail with its extra 76MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X2D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography advice
Sony A6400 Portrait photography advice
95
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (895 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
89
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (100MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.3 frames/s)
76
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography highlights
Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
60
weather proof
supports touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (895g)
screen is not selfie friendly
87
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Sony A6400 Landscape photography details
87
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (100MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
missing Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging advice
Sony A6400 Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low ( resolution)
more heavy than others (895g)
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6400
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha a6400
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2019-01-15
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 294 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.3fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic 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 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $8,199 $898