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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 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
  • Revealed June 2016
  • New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V2
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Hasselblad X1D versus Nikon 1 V1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and 1 V1 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was brought out 4 years later than the 1 V1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the X1D grades vs the 1 V1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Nikon 1 V1

 X1D 1 V1 
LaunchedJune 2016January 2012More recent by 54 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Hasselblad X1D

 1 V1 X1D 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 V1

 X1D 1 V1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D provides outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the X1D against the 1 V1.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and 1 V1 is 60 and 84 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and 1 V1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you more detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger X1D will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography information
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography information
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography highlights
69
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
41
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 V1
 Hasselblad X1DNikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X1D Nikon 1 V1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-06-22 2012-01-20
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 area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 4 13
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 54
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.0
DXO Low light rating 4489 346
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $6,495 $670