Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 S1

The following is a detailed review of the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and 1 S1 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was brought out 3 years after the 1 S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D matches up versus the 1 S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 S1. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D features exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D and the 1 S1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and 1 S1 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and 1 S1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce more detail having its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent X1D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.