Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Samsung NX300
X1D II 50C | NX300 | |||
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Introduced | June 2019 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 68 months |
Display dimension | 3.60" | ![]() | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 768k | Sharper display (+1592k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
NX300 | X1D II 50C | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Samsung NX300
X1D II 50C | NX300 | |||
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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.
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.

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.

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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Samsung NX300 | |
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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 |