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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Newer Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon S5100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and S5100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was released 5 years after the S5100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X1D matches up vs the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Nikon S5100

 X1D S5100 
IntroducedJune 2016August 2010Newer by 72 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Hasselblad X1D

 S5100 X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon S5100

 X1D S5100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D offers physical dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D vs the S5100.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and S5100 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and S5100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern X1D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography info
Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
70
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography advice
Nikon S5100 Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than average (132 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging information
Nikon S5100 Vlogging information
33
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon S5100
 Hasselblad X1DNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Make Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X1D Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-06-22 2010-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 132 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $6,495 $200