Hasselblad X1D

Hasselblad X1D is Hasselblad's Pro Mirrorless digital camera originally announced on June of 2016. It comes with a 51 MegaPixel, CMOS Medium format sized sensor and has a full resolution of 8272 x 6200.

Hasselblad released the newer Hasselblad X1D II 50C (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to replace this model.

The X1D stands at #35 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras and over-all #58 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. Please test our Smart camera filter to get camera rankings based on your personal requirements.

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The Hasselblad X1D comes with a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can view all past and current models alongside main specifications.

You can see the X1D from different angles in the gallery below.

Below is a list of upsides and downsides of the Hasselblad X1D based on criterias which are usually regarded as useful in a digital camera.

The sensor spec in the Hasselblad X1D is 44mm x 33mm (Medium format). The 1,452 mm² sensor is able to capture 8272 x 6200 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1 and 4:3.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 51 megapixels and gives a standard ISO range of 100 - 25600. RAW photos are supported therefore you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the X1D's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The X1D sensor comes with a crop factor of 0.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Hasselblad X1D has a weight of 1.60 pounds (725 gr / 25.57 ounces) and features exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8"). The weight of average Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr so the Hasselblad X1D is similar as compared with various rivals.

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Underneath is a picture of the Hasselblad X1D besides a soda so you can have a feel for its scale.

The top view underneath will provide the button design on the X1D.

The X1D uses the Hasselblad X mount and has 10 lenses available for sale. Below is some of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the X1D.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.290mmf/3.2 619g

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P45mmf/4230g

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Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro120mmf/3.5 970g

Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.865mmf/2.8 727g

Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.980mmf/1.9 1045g

Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8135mmf/2.8 935g

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Hasselblad XCD 30mm F3.531mmf/3.5550g

The X1D has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras that come with NFC or Bluetooth support are able to be used wirelessly with smartphones. You will be able to transfer files and oftentimes change settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

Many applications even stream a Liveview and release the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it can easily be attached to an external screen. Nearly all cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB port.

The highest possible video resolution in the Hasselblad X1D is 1920 x 1080 and it can capture in H.264 file format. 1080p resolution provides a good balance in video quality and file sizes but 1080p will not leave you with much room to downsample. The body does include both headphone and microphone support making it extremely valuable while recording audio.

Hasselblad X1D comes with weather proofing making it a excellent pick to use in tricky environments. This is particularly handy whenever you are uncertain about the elements you might encounter in outdoor photography.

The Hasselblad X1D comes with a 3 inch fixed display screen boasting a resolution of 920 thousand dots.

Moreover the display screen is touch friendly which means you can easily adjust focus points and change settings with your fingertips.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Hasselblad X1D are the following:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Resolution 2,360 thousand dots
• ViewFinder Coverage 100%

Viewfinders can be pretty helpful in sunny outdoor situations which can easily make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Hasselblad X1D is able to shoot continuously at 2.3 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000s.

Hasselblad X1D boasts external flash support but is lacking in-built flash. The highest flash sync is 1/2000s.

Hasselblad X1D boasts just Contrast Detect Auto Focus and does not have Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster & exact compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera comes with Face detection which makes it useful for taking portraits of people.

Hasselblad X1D has touch to focus. You can easily use your fingers in order to switch focus. It also features Tracking Auto Focus for things that move. Hasselblad X1D includes manual focus in case it is needed in low light scenarios or you need to have more exact control on focus.

The average Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X offers the best (870) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
X1D vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
X1D vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
X1D vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
X1D vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
X1D vs M11700 yesnono

The following graph displays a rundown of the Hasselblad X1D for varying forms of photography. To read more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Hasselblad X1D gets a points total of 89 which is outstanding, and means the camera is a superb option to use for portrait photos. Taking portraits leans greatly towards sensor resolution, RAW support and ability to use off-camera lighting.

With a nice score of 68, the Hasselblad X1D is a fine fit for street photography. A very good street photography camera offers a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A above average sports photography rating of 70 suggests the Hasselblad X1D is a good fit for shooting sports. A camera should have very good autofocus plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important in getting a camera for travel. In general, the Hasselblad X1D gets a very good 64 for a travel camera which makes it a very decent option to take on your journeys.

For those who are looking to purchase a camera for landscape photography, the most significant aspect will be image quality. The Hasselblad X1D at it's terrific grade of 80 for a landscape camera is a outstanding fit among it's competition.

A camera for vlogging preferably should offer a articulating display, microphone input and ideally image stabilization. Taking all things in to account, the Hasselblad X1D is not really very good for vlogging as it gets a low score of 33.

If you want alternatives to the X1D, below is a selection of the top scored cameras which fall in to the class of Pro Mirrorless.

The chart here will give you a summary of the X1D vs it's top rated rivals listed earlier.

These are some more cameras you might consider as alternate options. To review a comprehensive comparison, go to the "compare" link.