Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5
60 Imaging
85 Features
74 Overall
80


91 Imaging
52 Features
78 Overall
62
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2019
- Superseded the Hasselblad X1D
- New Model is Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Released April 2015
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J4

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 J5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and 1 J5 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

The X1D II 50C was revealed 4 years later than the 1 J5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the 1 J5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Nikon 1 J5
X1D II 50C | 1 J5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | June 2019 | ![]() | April 2015 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen size | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1323k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
1 J5 | X1D II 50C | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 J5
X1D II 50C | 1 J5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider 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") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the 1 J5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and 1 J5 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and 1 J5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Nikon 1 J5 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Hasselblad | Nikon |
Model | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Nikon 1 J5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-06-19 | 2015-04-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 5A |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 171 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Hasselblad X | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.60 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,360k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/10000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.7 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 2720 x 1530 (30p) | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) |
Highest video resolution | 2720x1530 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lb) | 231 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 102 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 4489 | 479 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL24 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $5,750 | $497 |