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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was launched 6 months before the ZV-E1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the X2D matches up vs the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony ZV-E1

 X2D ZV-E1 
Screen sizing3.60"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1037kSharper screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Hasselblad X2D

 ZV-E1 X2D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony ZV-E1

 X2D ZV-E1 
IntroducedSeptember 2022March 2023Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X2D versus the ZV-E1.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and ZV-E1 is 56 and 80 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and ZV-E1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 88 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
95
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count amazing (100 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
72
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (483g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography details
89
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (100MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.3 frames per second)
72
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low