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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Hasselblad X1D front
Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Renewed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Hasselblad X1D, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Hasselblad. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the X1D (51MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 7 months later than the X1D so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades against the X1D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Hasselblad X1D

 Fujifilm GFX 50S X1D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017June 2016More recent by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k920kClearer screen (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 X1D Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D

 Fujifilm GFX 50S X1D 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys outside dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D has dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Hasselblad X1D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the X1D.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and X1D is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and X1D.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
89
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
68
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography information
Hasselblad X1D Sports photography information
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
69
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (2.3 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery life (400 shots)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D
 Fujifilm GFX 50SHasselblad X1D
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Hasselblad
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Hasselblad X1D
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2016-06-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1 and 4:3
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 8272 x 6200
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
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 focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Hasselblad X
Number of lenses 12 4
Focal length multiplier 0.8 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 pounds) 725 gr (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 102
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 4489
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $5,499 $6,495