Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 AW1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 AW1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and 1 AW1 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 5 years after the 1 AW1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the 1 AW1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Nikon 1 AW1. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Nikon 1 AW1 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 AW1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the 1 AW1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and 1 AW1 is 60 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and 1 AW1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give more detail utilizing its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C should have an edge in sensor technology.