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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2019
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D
  • New Model is Hasselblad X2D
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Hasselblad X1D II 50C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 20 months later than the X1D II 50C making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the X1D II 50C for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Fujifilm GFX 100S X1D II 50C 
RevealedJanuary 2021June 2019Fresher by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 X1D II 50C Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Display sizing3.60"3.2"Larger display (+0.4")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Fujifilm GFX 100S X1D II 50C 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution2360k2360kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has proportions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Hasselblad X1D II 50C in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the X1D II 50C.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and X1D II 50C is 55 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and X1D II 50C.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm GFX 100S to result in extra detail with its extra 51MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
97
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
91
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
heavier than others in class (900 grams)
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography features
91
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
73
silent mode (1/10,000s)
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count high (102MP)
heavier than others in class (900g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
has focus via touch
MP count great (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography factors
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography factors
93
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
80
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inches)
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (900 grams)
32
has touchscreen
high res video (2720 x 1530 pxls)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Hasselblad X1D II 50C
 Fujifilm GFX 100SHasselblad X1D II 50C
General Information
Company FujiFilm Hasselblad
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2019-06-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 4:3
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 8272 x 6200
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Hasselblad X
Number of lenses 13 13
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.60 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.87x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/10000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 2720 x 1530 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 2720x1530
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 102
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 4489
Other
Battery life 460 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $5,999 $5,750