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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
Photography Glossary

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and FX3 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was brought out 19 months after the FX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X2D scores against the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony FX3

 X2D FX3 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2021Newer by 19 months
Screen size3.60"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Hasselblad X2D

 FX3 X2D 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony FX3

 X2D FX3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D features physical 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) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X2D compared to the FX3.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and FX3 is 56 and 62 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and FX3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will show extra detail having its extra 88 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X2D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
95
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count great (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Sony FX3 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (895g)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography factors
Sony FX3 Sports photography factors
90
silent shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.3 fps)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (600 shots)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography highlights
Sony FX3 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
includes focus via touch
MP count great (100 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (895 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
good battery pack (600 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (600 shots)
2 card slots
MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video ( pixels)
heavier than others in class (895 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony FX3
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony FX3
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony FX3
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 294 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Number of lenses 13 187
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.60" 3.00"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 716g (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 420 images 600 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $8,199 $3,900