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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Hasselblad X1D front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Newer Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Hasselblad. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the X1D (51MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 2 years after the X1D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the X1D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Hasselblad X1D

 Fujifilm GFX 50R X1D 
RevealedSeptember 2018June 2016More modern by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kCrisper display (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 X1D Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Hasselblad X1D

 Fujifilm GFX 50R X1D 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D has specifications of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the X1D.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and X1D is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and X1D.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography details
Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography details
91
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
89
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography details
Hasselblad X1D Sports photography details
70
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
70
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (2.3 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography factors
Hasselblad X1D Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing resolution (51MP)
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
provides focus by touch
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography highlights
Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging highlights
Hasselblad X1D Vlogging highlights
33
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Hasselblad X1D
 Fujifilm GFX 50RHasselblad X1D
General Information
Make FujiFilm Hasselblad
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Hasselblad X1D
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2016-06-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 8272 x 6200
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Hasselblad X
Number of lenses 12 4
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 grams (1.71 pounds) 725 grams (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $4,499 $6,495