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Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9

Portability
60 Imaging
82 Features
74 Overall
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Hasselblad X1D front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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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).
Compare the Hasselblad X1D vs Nikon Z9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
88
 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
69
 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
90
 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
79
 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
Photography Glossary
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