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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J2
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 J1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and 1 J1 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was released 10 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X2D matches up versus the 1 J1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon 1 J1

 X2D 1 J1 
IntroducedSeptember 2022January 2012Newer by 130 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k460kCrisper screen (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Hasselblad X2D

 1 J1 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 J1

 X2D 1 J1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D has physical dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 J1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X2D vs the 1 J1.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and 1 J1 is 56 and 91 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and 1 J1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 90 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Portrait photography camera
95
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
fantastic resolution (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
69
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shutter (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.3 frames/s)
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X2D
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
61
weather proof
comes with touch focus
fantastic resolution (100 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (895g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography info
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low ( resolution)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 J1
 Hasselblad X2D 100cNikon 1 J1
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Nikon 1 J1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-07 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 294 135
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Available lenses 13 13
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 372
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $8,199 $625