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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and 1 J3 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was announced 2 years later than the 1 J3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X1D scores against the 1 J3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Nikon 1 J3

 X1D 1 J3 
LaunchedJune 2016November 2013More recent by 32 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Hasselblad X1D

 1 J3 X1D 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 J3

 X1D 1 J3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D features physical dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D compared to the 1 J3.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and 1 J3 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and 1 J3.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer more detail with its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer X1D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
89
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
58
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography features
68
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography details
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography details
69
great megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
57
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
great megapixels (51MP)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
great megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 J3
 Hasselblad X1DNikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X1D Nikon 1 J3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-22 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8272 x 6200 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Available lenses 4 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.3 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 52
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.0
DXO Low light rating 4489 420
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two 1
Retail cost $6,495 $170