Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX100

Below, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NX100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was announced 8 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X1D II 50C matches up vs the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and NX100 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and NX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will deliver greater detail with its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.