Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 S2

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and 1 S2 is 56 and 93 respectively.

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.