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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2019
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Newer Model is Hasselblad X2D
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Z6 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was revealed 16 months before the Z6 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the Z6 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Nikon Z6 II

 X1D II 50C Z6 II 
Display dimension3.60"3.2"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution2360k2100kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Z6 II X1D II 50C 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2019More modern by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon Z6 II

 X1D II 50C Z6 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Nikon Z6 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the Z6 II.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and Z6 II is 60 and 61 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and Z6 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce more detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C will be behind in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography details
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
91
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
86
focusing manually
amazing MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
69
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
73
quiet mode (1/10,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (2.7 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
provides focus via touch
high megapixels (51MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography details
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging advice
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
32
screen is touchscreen
high quality video (2720 x 1530 pixels)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon Z6 II
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Company Hasselblad Nikon
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Nikon Z6 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-06-19 2020-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 273
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Nikon Z
Available lenses 13 15
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.60" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/10000s -
Continuous shutter rate 2.7 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 705 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 - 410 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $5,750 $1,997