Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.