Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX1

Below, we are reviewing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was launched 4 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X1D II 50C scores versus the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys physical dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D II 50C against the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and NX1 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and NX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will render greater detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger X1D II 50C should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.