Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look closer at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 7 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and NX1000 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will give you greater detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.