Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9
Portability
60 Imaging
85 Features
74 Overall
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60 Imaging
85 Features
74 Overall
80
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs
Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced June 2019
- Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D
- Updated by Hasselblad X2D
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Announced October 2021
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Nikon. The image resolution of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Z9 (46MP) is relatively close but the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and Z9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the X1D II 50C scores against the Z9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon Z9. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Nikon Z9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Nikon Z9
| X1D II 50C | Z9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.60" |  | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 2089k | Crisper screen (+271k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
| Z9 | X1D II 50C | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2021 |  | June 2019 | Newer by 28 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Nikon Z9
| X1D II 50C | Z9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has outer 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 Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C and the Z9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and Z9 is 60 and 51 respectively.
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and Z9.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will render extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C will be behind in sensor tech.
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography info
Nikon Z9 Street photography info
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
quiet shooting (1/10,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (740 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
weather proofing
has focus by touch
MP count excellent (51MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count great (46MP)
more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inch)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (740 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging factors
Nikon Z9 Vlogging factors
touchscreen enabled
video resolution high (2720 x 1530 pxls)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Nikon Z9 Specifications
| Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Nikon Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Hasselblad | Nikon |
| Model | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Nikon Z9 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-06-19 | 2021-10-28 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 46 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 117 | 493 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Hasselblad X | Nikon Z |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 29 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.60" | 3.2" |
| Display resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,089k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,686k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 900 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/10000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.7fps | 30.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 2720 x 1530 (30p) | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
| Max video resolution | 2720x1530 | 7680x4320 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 1340 gr (2.95 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 740 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL18d |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail price | $5,750 | $5,500 |