Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 J5

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.