Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX3000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was launched 2 years after the NX3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X1D grades versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D provides outside 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 Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D against the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NX3000 is 60 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger X1D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.