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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Hasselblad X2D versus Nikon 1 J5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other 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 J5 (21MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and 1 J5 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was launched 7 years after the 1 J5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the X2D grades versus the 1 J5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon 1 J5

 X2D 1 J5 
ReleasedSeptember 2022April 2015Newer by 91 months
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1037kCrisper display (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Hasselblad X2D

 1 J5 X2D 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 J5

 X2D 1 J5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D has got exterior dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Hasselblad X2D versus Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X2D compared to the 1 J5.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and 1 J5 is 56 and 91 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and 1 J5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 79MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger X2D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
95
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
64
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (895 grams)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography features
89
silent shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography info
60
environment sealing
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (100 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (895g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
80
lighter than others in class (231g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography info
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging info
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video ( pxls)
heavier than average (895 grams)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 J5
 Hasselblad X2D 100cNikon 1 J5
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Nikon 1 J5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 294 171
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 13 13
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.60" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.3fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 479
Other
Battery life 420 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL24
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $8,199 $497