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Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a complete review of the Hasselblad X1D versus Pentax K200D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Hasselblad and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and K200D (10MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and K200D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was manufactured 7 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X1D scores vs the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Pentax K200D

 X1D K200D 
LaunchedJune 2016September 2008Fresher by 96 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Hasselblad X1D

 K200D X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Pentax K200D

 X1D K200D 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D has outer 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 Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the X1D and the K200D.

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and K200D is 60 and 61 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and K200D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will show extra detail due to its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X1D should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
89
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Pentax K200D
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
70
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.3 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
64
environment proof
offers focus by touch
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
47
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (690g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Pentax K200D
 Hasselblad X1DPentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Pentax
Model type Hasselblad X1D Pentax K200D
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-06-22 2008-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 4 151
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 64
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.4
DXO Low light rating 4489 561
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two 1
Retail cost $6,495 $600