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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Announced June 2019
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D
  • Successor is Hasselblad X2D
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NX mini (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 5 years after the NX mini which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Samsung NX mini

 X1D II 50C NX mini 
AnnouncedJune 2019March 2014Newer by 64 months
Display dimensions3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k461kClearer display (+1899k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 NX mini X1D II 50C 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX mini

 X1D II 50C NX mini 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features 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) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X1D II 50C against the NX mini.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and NX mini is 60 and 93 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and NX mini.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you more detail having its extra 30.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
91
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
69
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
74
quiet shutter (1/10,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
65
weather sealing
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
76
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography info
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
32
built-in touchscreen
high quality video (2720 x 1530 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
38
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than average in class (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX mini
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSamsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Samsung
Model Hasselblad X1D II 50C Samsung NX mini
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-06-19 2014-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 20.5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 117 21
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 13 2
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.7fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 196g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 650 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $5,750 $530