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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

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Fujifilm GFX 50S

51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

Fujifilm GFX 50S
$6,499.00
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Hasselblad X1D

51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

Hasselblad X1D
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Pro Mirrorless cameras. Both cameras have 51.0MP sensors but Fujifilm GFX 50S's sensor is Medium format sized whereas Hasselblad X1D has a Medium format sensor. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Pro Mirrorless cameras. Out of 30 cameras in this class, Fujifilm GFX 50S is ranked #1 with an overall score of 100 and Hasselblad X1D is ranked #5 with an overall score of 92.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-18
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 3.2″ Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 740g. 148 x 94 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-06-22
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 3″ Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.3 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 725g. 150 x 98 x 71 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 50S over Hasselblad X1D
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
LCD Screen Size 3.2″ vs 3″ 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 2.360k dots vs 920k dots 156% higher resolution screen
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster shutter speed
Continuous Shooting 3.0fps vs 2.3fps 0.7 fps faster
Timelapse Recording Yes vs No creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution 3690k dot vs 2360k dot 56% higher resolution
Price $6,499 vs $8,999 $2,500 cheaper
Top LCD Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Reasons to choose Hasselblad X1D over Fujifilm GFX 50S
Max ISO 25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Weight 725 g vs 740 g 15 g lighter
Common Strengths of Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 51 MP vs 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Storage Slot 2 vs 2 Extra Storage Slot
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Built-in Flash No vs No Require external flash
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D. Fujifilm GFX 50S is 2mm narrower and 4mm shorter than Hasselblad X1D but it is also 20mm thicker.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Hasselblad X1D is 15g lighter than the Fujifilm GFX 50S but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D have the same Medium format sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D have 51.0 MP resolution sensors but Fujifilm GFX 50S's sensor is Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) and Hasselblad X1D's sensor is Medium format (44 x 33 mm ).

Since Hasselblad X1D's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Below you can see the GFX 50S and X1D sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Size Comparison


Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Street Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X1D for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.3fps
Focus Points
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Hasselblad X1D for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
740g
Body Thickness 91mm
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
725g
Body Thickness 71mm
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT

Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Hasselblad X1D vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Fujifilm GFX 50S has an advantage over Hasselblad X1D. There are 6 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50S's Fujifilm G mount, on the other hand there are only 2 lenses for Hasselblad X1D's Hasselblad X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 1 lenses for Fujifilm G mount and 0 lenses for Hasselblad X mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm GFX 50S Lenses # of Hasselblad X1D Lenses
Standard Zoom n/a n/a
Standard Prime 1 1
Wideangle Zoom 1 n/a
Wideangle Prime 2 1
Telephoto Zoom n/a n/a
Telephoto Prime 2 n/a
SuperZoom n/a n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime n/a n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 6 2
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D scores compare:

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 92 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #1 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Hasselblad X1D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 114 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #8 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a higher Overall Score than the Hasselblad X1D and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50S
$6,499.00

Hasselblad X1D
Hasselblad X1D

Hasselblad X1D vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm GFX 50S Hasselblad X1D
Brand Fujifilm Hasselblad
Announced 2017-01-18 2016-06-22
Body Type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Price $6,499.00 $8,999.00
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Medium format Medium format
Dimensions 44 x 33 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 1452.00mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 51 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 8256 x 6192 8272 x 6200
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 117 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm G Hasselblad X
Number of Available Lenses 6 2
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.2″ 3″
Resolution 2,360k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.85 n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync no built-in flash 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 2.3 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 740g 725g
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm 150 x 98 x 71mm
Battery Life 400 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 25 not tested
DxO Color Depth 25.0 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 14.0 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 1600 not tested
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