Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6500

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and A6500 is 56 and 81 respectively.

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.