Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J2

The following is a extended review of the Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and 1 J2 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was manufactured 3 years after the 1 J2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X1D matches up versus the 1 J2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 J2. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D features outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D versus the 1 J2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and 1 J2 is 60 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and 1 J2.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer greater detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent X1D will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.