Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX1
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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2016
- Refreshed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
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In this article, we are analyzing the Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X1D was announced 22 months after the NX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1D grades vs the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Samsung NX1
| X1D | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2016 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Hasselblad X1D
| NX1 | X1D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX1
| X1D | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D offers outer dimensions 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 Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D and the NX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and NX1 is 60 and 66 respectively.
Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and NX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will provide you with extra detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent X1D is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
| Hasselblad X1D | Samsung NX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Hasselblad | Samsung |
| Model | Hasselblad X1D | Samsung NX1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-06-22 | 2014-09-15 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 28 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 209 |
| Cross focus points | - | 153 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Hasselblad X | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 4 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.3 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725 grams (1.60 lb) | 550 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 102 | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 4489 | 1363 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1900 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Pricing at launch | $6,495 | $1,500 |