Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon 1 V3

Here, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D versus Nikon 1 V3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and 1 V3 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was launched 2 years later than the 1 V3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X1D scores versus the 1 V3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Nikon 1 V3. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X1D versus Nikon 1 V3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X1D vs the 1 V3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and 1 V3 is 60 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and 1 V3.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer more detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent X1D should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.