Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z6 II

Following is a extended overview of the Hasselblad X1D versus Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and Z6 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was manufactured 5 years before the Z6 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X1D grades versus the Z6 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D offers external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D versus Nikon Z6 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the X1D compared to the Z6 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and Z6 II is 60 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and Z6 II.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.