Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon 1 V1. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Nikon 1 V1 Gallery.

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).

Check the Hasselblad X1D versus Nikon 1 V1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.