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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and S6500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The X1D was brought out 3 years later than the S6500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the X1D matches up against the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Nikon S6500

 X1D S6500 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2013Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Hasselblad X1D

 S6500 X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon S6500

 X1D S6500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X1D vs the S6500.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and S6500 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and S6500.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you extra detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern X1D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography features
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
89
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Nikon S6500
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
70
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (2.3 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
great MP (51MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3")
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon S6500
 Hasselblad X1DNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company Hasselblad Nikon
Model Hasselblad X1D Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-06-22 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8272 x 6200 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 4 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 4489 not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $6,495 $170