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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 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
  • Released June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J5
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 J4, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and 1 J4 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was launched 2 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X1D scores vs the 1 J4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Nikon 1 J4

 X1D 1 J4 
RevealedJune 2016April 2014More modern by 27 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Hasselblad X1D

 1 J4 X1D 
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 J4

 X1D 1 J4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D features external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 J4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the X1D against the 1 J4.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and 1 J4 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and 1 J4.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent X1D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
89
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
56
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (232 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography information
69
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
offers touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (232g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (300 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging factors
33
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 J4
 Hasselblad X1DNikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X1D Nikon 1 J4
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-06-22 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 4 13
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $6,495 $600