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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2019
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Successor is Hasselblad X2D
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon 1 J4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and 1 J4 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 5 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the 1 J4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Nikon 1 J4

 X1D II 50C 1 J4 
IntroducedJune 2019April 2014Newer by 64 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1037kClearer screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 1 J4 X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 J4

 X1D II 50C 1 J4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon 1 J4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the 1 J4.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and 1 J4 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and 1 J4.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give extra detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography info
91
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
56
decent MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
74
quiet shooting (1/10,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography highlights
65
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60")
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
32
touchscreen capability
high quality video (2720 x 1530 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 J4
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CNikon 1 J4
General Information
Make Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Nikon 1 J4
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Total lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/10000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 2720x1530 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $5,750 $600