Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini
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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2016
- Renewed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014

Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Hasselblad X1D versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NX mini (1") use different sensor measurements.

The X1D was launched 2 years later than the NX mini and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the X1D scores vs the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Samsung NX mini
X1D | NX mini | |||
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Released | June 2016 | ![]() | March 2014 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Hasselblad X1D
NX mini | X1D | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX mini
X1D | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D features external measurements 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 Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Hasselblad X1D versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X1D against the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NX mini is 60 and 93 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and NX mini.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 30.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern X1D should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Hasselblad X1D | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Hasselblad | Samsung |
Model type | Hasselblad X1D | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-06-22 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 20.5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Hasselblad X | Samsung NX-M |
Available lenses | 4 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.3 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 grams (1.60 lb) | 196 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 102 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 4489 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $6,495 | $530 |