Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500
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![Hasselblad X2D 100c front Hasselblad X2D 100c front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Hasselblad-X2D-100c/Hasselblad-X2D-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6500 front Sony Alpha a6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6500/Sony-A6500-front.jpg)
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67 Features
85 Overall
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2022
- Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A6500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A6500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
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The X2D was released 6 years after the A6500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X2D grades versus the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A6500
X2D | A6500 | |||
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Introduced | September 2022 | ![]() | October 2016 | Newer by 73 months |
Display size | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+1438k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Hasselblad X2D
A6500 | X2D |
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Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6500
X2D | A6500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D has outer 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) and the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X2D against the A6500.
![Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 size comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and A6500 is 56 and 81 respectively.
![Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and A6500.
To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X2D will give extra detail as a result of its extra 76 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern X2D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Hasselblad X2D 100c | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Hasselblad | Sony |
Model | Hasselblad X2D 100c | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-09-07 | 2016-10-06 |
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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 11656 x 8742 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mounting type | Hasselblad X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.60 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,360k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4080 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.3 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 350 images |
Style 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 + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $8,199 | $1,298 |