Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 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
- Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D
- Replacement is Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced May 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 S1

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and 1 S2 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

The X1D II 50C was revealed 5 years later than the 1 S2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Nikon 1 S2. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Nikon 1 S2
X1D II 50C | 1 S2 | |||
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Announced | June 2019 | ![]() | May 2014 | More recent by 62 months |
Screen dimension | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1900k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
1 S2 | X1D II 50C |
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Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 S2
X1D II 50C | 1 S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the 1 S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and 1 S2 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and 1 S2.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in more detail because of its extra 36.8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Hasselblad | Nikon |
Model | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Nikon 1 S2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-06-19 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 13.1 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 115.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 14.2MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 4592 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Hasselblad X | Nikon 1 |
Number of lenses | 13 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.60 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/10000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.7fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 2720 x 1530 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 2720x1530 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 102 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 4489 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch pricing | $5,750 | $450 |