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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(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
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X2D
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was revealed 5 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Samsung NX300

 X1D II 50C NX300 
IntroducedJune 2019November 2013More recent by 68 months
Display dimension3.60"3.3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution2360k768kSharper display (+1592k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 NX300 X1D II 50C 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX300

 X1D II 50C NX300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features 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 Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the NX300.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and NX300 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D II 50C and NX300.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce greater detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
91
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography advice
Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
73
quiet mode (1/10,000s)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (2.7 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
66
has focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen capability
high res video (2720 x 1530 resolution)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX300
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CSamsung NX300
General Information
Company Hasselblad Samsung
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Samsung NX300
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 117 247
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.60 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.7fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 2720x1530 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 76
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 12.7
DXO Low light rating 4489 942
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $5,750 $750