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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 V3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and 1 V3 (1") use different sensor size.

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The X2D was revealed 8 years after the 1 V3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X2D grades vs the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon 1 V3

 X2D 1 V3 
LaunchedSeptember 2022March 2014Newer by 104 months
Display dimension3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k1037kCrisper display (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Hasselblad X2D

 1 V3 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 V3

 X2D 1 V3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D comes with outside 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) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X2D vs the 1 V3.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and 1 V3 is 56 and 87 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and 1 V3.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will result in extra detail because of its extra 82MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X2D should have an edge in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
95
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
69
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography features
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (895g)
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography highlights
90
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.3 fps)
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
MP count fantastic (100MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (895 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
bad battery (310 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography highlights
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging information
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging information
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low ( pxls)
heavier than competition (895g)
35
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Nikon 1 V3
 Hasselblad X2D 100cNikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Nikon 1 V3
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS 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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 11656 x 8742 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 294 171
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 13 13
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.3 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 381g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 384
Other
Battery life 420 images 310 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $8,199 $997