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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Released June 2016
  • Renewed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the Z7 (46MP) is relatively similar but the X1D (Medium format) and Z7 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The X1D was brought out 3 years earlier than the Z7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X1D scores versus the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Nikon Z7

 X1D Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Hasselblad X1D

 Z7 X1D 
IntroducedAugust 2018June 2016Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon Z7

 X1D Z7 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X1D versus the Z7.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and Z7 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and Z7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will offer more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older X1D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography info
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
89
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
excellent MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Nikon Z7
68
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography information
Nikon Z7 Sports photography information
69
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.3 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography factors
Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
supports touch focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
excellent MP (46MP)
low battery life (330 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon Z7
 Hasselblad X1DNikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Nikon
Model Hasselblad X1D Nikon Z7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-06-22 2018-08-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 4 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.3fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 99
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 14.6
DXO Low light score 4489 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots XQD card
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $6,495 $2,797