Sony A7R V vs Hasselblad X2D 100C
Sony A7R V wins — Hasselblad X2D 100C wins on ultimate image quality; Sony A7R V wins on value, versatility, and every non-IQ metric
Scores: Sony A7R V 7.7/10 · Hasselblad X2D 100C 7.8/10
Hasselblad X2D 100C wins on ultimate image quality; Sony A7R V wins on value, versatility, and every non-IQ metric.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Sony A7R V | Hasselblad X2D 100C |
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| Sensor Size | Full-frame (36×24mm) | Medium format (44×33mm) |
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| Resolution | 61 MP | 100 MP |
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| DXOmark Score | 100 | 105 |
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| Dynamic Range | 14.7 stops | ~15 stops |
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| Max Burst | 10 fps | 3 fps |
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| AF System | AI 693-point phase-detect | Phase-detect (subject tracking) |
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Sony A7R V
What works
- DXOmark score of 100 — highest measured full-frame sensor
- 10 fps burst with full AI subject recognition AF
- Massive E-mount lens ecosystem
What doesn't
- 61MP sensor is smaller than X2D's 100MP medium format
- Full-frame depth of field characteristics vs medium format look
- Sony's color rendering is excellent but less distinctive than Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C
What works
- 100MP medium format sensor — 1.7× larger capture area than full-frame
- Hasselblad natural color science — distinctive tonal rendering
- 100MP enables extreme print sizes and crop flexibility
What doesn't
- $8,999 — more than double the A7R V
- Maximum 3 fps burst — unsuitable for any moving subject photography
- XCD lens ecosystem is limited in variety and flexibility
Bottom line
Our pick: Hasselblad X2D 100C.
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