Clicky

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Released September 2022
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Hasselblad X2D versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and NX300M (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The X2D was revealed 9 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the X2D scores versus the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

				

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Samsung NX300M

 X2D NX300M 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2013Fresher by 118 months
Display dimensions3.60"3.3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution2360k768kClearer display (+1592k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Hasselblad X2D

 NX300M X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Samsung NX300M

 X2D NX300M 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D provides physical measurements 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 Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Hasselblad X2D versus Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the X2D versus the NX300M.

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and NX300M is 56 and 86 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will offer more detail because of its extra 80 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger X2D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
95
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (895 grams)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
89
quiet mode (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
60
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
amazing resolution (100MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (895 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
66
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (100 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging info
Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video ( resolution)
more heavy than others in class (895g)
33
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Hasselblad X2D vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Samsung NX300M
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSamsung NX300M
General Information
Make Hasselblad Samsung
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Samsung NX300M
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-07 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 294 247
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.60 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.3 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $8,199 $699