Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX300

Lets take a closer look at the Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was unveiled 2 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the X1D matches up against the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys exterior dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X1D against the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NX300 is 60 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and NX300.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will give extra detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern X1D will have an edge in sensor innovation.