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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Refreshed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Nikon. The resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the Z9 (46MP) is fairly comparable but the X1D (Medium format) and Z9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was released 6 years before the Z9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1D matches up vs the Z9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Nikon Z9

 X1D Z9 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Hasselblad X1D

 Z9 X1D 
IntroducedOctober 2021June 2016More recent by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k920kCrisper display (+1169k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Nikon Z9

 X1D Z9 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has outside 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 Z9 has dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X1D vs the Z9.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and Z9 is 60 and 51 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and Z9.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will show more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography information
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
89
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography information
Nikon Z9 Street photography information
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography features
Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
70
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (2.3 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
91
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (740 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
comes with touch to focus
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
great battery power (740 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (1,340g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (740 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
Nikon Z9 Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Nikon Z9
 Hasselblad X1DNikon Z9
General Information
Make Hasselblad Nikon
Model Hasselblad X1D Nikon Z9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-06-22 2021-10-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8272 x 6200 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 4 29
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 life - 740 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $6,495 $5,500