Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2
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![Hasselblad X2D 100c front Hasselblad X2D 100c front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Hasselblad-X2D-100c/Hasselblad-X2D-front.jpg)
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2022
- Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Released May 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Hasselblad X2D versus Nikon 1 S2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and 1 S2 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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The X2D was launched 8 years after the 1 S2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X2D matches up versus the 1 S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Nikon 1 S2. The complete galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon 1 S2
X2D | 1 S2 | |||
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Released | September 2022 | ![]() | May 2014 | Newer by 102 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.60" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1900k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Hasselblad X2D
1 S2 | X2D |
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Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 S2
X2D | 1 S2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D features outer dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Hasselblad X2D versus Nikon 1 S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the X2D against the 1 S2.
![Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Nikon-1-S2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and 1 S2 is 56 and 93 respectively.
![Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Nikon-1-S2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and 1 S2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will give you more detail utilizing its extra 85.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger X2D will have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Nikon-1-S2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Hasselblad-X2D-100c-vs-Nikon-1-S2-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 X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications
Hasselblad X2D 100c | Nikon 1 S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Hasselblad | Nikon |
Model type | Hasselblad X2D 100c | Nikon 1 S2 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2022-09-07 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 13.1 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 115.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 100MP | 14.2MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 11656 x 8742 | 4592 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 294 | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Hasselblad X | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 13 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.60 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.87x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4080 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.3 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
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 | 895 grams (1.97 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | 270 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $8,199 | $450 |