Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500
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74 Overall
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![Hasselblad X1D front Hasselblad X1D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Hasselblad-X1D/Hasselblad-X1D-front.jpg)
![Samsung NX500 front Samsung NX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX500/Samsung-NX500-front.jpg)
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 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
- Released June 2016
- New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Hasselblad X1D versus Samsung NX500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and NX500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
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The X1D was announced 17 months later than the NX500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X1D grades vs the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Samsung NX500
X1D | NX500 | |||
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Released | June 2016 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Hasselblad X1D
NX500 | X1D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Samsung NX500
X1D | NX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D features external dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Contrast the Hasselblad X1D versus Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X1D vs the NX500.
![Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 size comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Samsung-NX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and NX500 is 60 and 87 respectively.
![Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Samsung-NX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and NX500.
Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1D having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will produce greater detail with its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X1D will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Samsung-NX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X1D-vs-Samsung-NX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Hasselblad X1D vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Hasselblad | Samsung |
Model | Hasselblad X1D | Samsung NX500 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-06-22 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 6480 x 4320 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Hasselblad X | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 4 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.3 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725 grams (1.60 pounds) | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 102 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 4489 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch price | $6,495 | $800 |