Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S1

Here, we will be looking at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon 1 S1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and 1 S1 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 6 years after the 1 S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the 1 S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Nikon 1 S1. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers physical dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon 1 S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the 1 S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and 1 S1 is 60 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and 1 S1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide you with greater detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.