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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 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
  • Released September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon 1 S2
(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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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon 1 S2

 X2D 1 S2 
ReleasedSeptember 2022May 2014Newer by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k460kClearer display (+1900k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Hasselblad X2D

 1 S2 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 S2

 X2D 1 S2 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S2
95
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
great megapixels (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14.2MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (895g)
71
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (190g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography details
90
silent shutter (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
60
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography info
61
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
great megapixels (100MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (895g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition (190 grams)
megapixel count decent (14.2 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography details
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14.2MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X2D
Vlogging with Nikon 1 S2
30
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low ( resolution)
heavier than average in class (895 grams)
33
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (190g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 S2
 Hasselblad X2D 100cNikon 1 S2
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