Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a complete assessment of the Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NX300M (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was manufactured 3 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X1D matches up versus the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D offers outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X1D and the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NX300M is 60 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and NX300M.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will resolve extra detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher X1D should have a benefit in sensor technology.