Clicky

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 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
  • Released June 2019
  • Older Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Updated by Hasselblad X2D
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V2
Photography Glossary

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon 1 V1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and 1 V1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The X1D II 50C was brought out 7 years later than the 1 V1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the 1 V1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Nikon 1 V1

 X1D II 50C 1 V1 
AnnouncedJune 2019January 2012Fresher by 91 months
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k921kSharper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 1 V1 X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 V1

 X1D II 50C 1 V1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys outer dimensions 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 V1 has proportions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon 1 V1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D II 50C and the 1 V1.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and 1 V1 is 60 and 84 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and 1 V1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you extra detail having its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
91
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Street photography camera
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shutter (1/10,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.7 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
53
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
65
weather sealing
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
41
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V1
80
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
32
touchscreen enabled
high res video (2720 x 1530 pxls)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon 1 V1
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CNikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Nikon 1 V1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-06-19 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 51MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 135
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/10000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 2720x1530 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 54
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.0
DXO Low light rating 4489 346
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $5,750 $670