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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Older Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Announced July 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony A6600
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A6700 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was brought out 10 months before the A6700 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X2D scores vs the A6700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A6700

 X2D A6700 
Display size3.60"3.00"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Hasselblad X2D

 A6700 X2D 
AnnouncedJuly 2023September 2022Newer by 10 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6700

 X2D A6700 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D comes with physical 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) and the Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X2D and the A6700.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and A6700 is 56 and 75 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and A6700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will render extra detail having its extra 74 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged X2D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count high (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
83
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography information
Sony A6700 Street photography information
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (895g)
83
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography info
Sony A6700 Sports photography info
89
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
86
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography details
Sony A6700 Travel photography details
60
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count high (100MP)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (895g)
display isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery life (570 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Sony A6700 Landscape photography details
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no Timelapse recording
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
Sony A6700 Vlogging features
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution ( pxls)
more heavy than others in class (895 grams)
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A6700
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Sony
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha a6700
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 100MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 294 759
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 199
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.60 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.3fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
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 570 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
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 Single Single
Price at release $8,199 $1,399