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Is the Hasselblad X1D good for Sports Photography?

Hasselblad X1D

Hasselblad X1D Sports Photography Score

GOOD
Hasselblad X1D has a score of 72 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Hasselblad X1D will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Hasselblad X1D Review

Hasselblad X1D Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Environmental Sealings
Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.
Good Low Light ISO
A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.
Wireless Connection
It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Hasselblad X1D's max shutter speed of 1/2000s is not the best in class but it will be enough to freeze the moment. A potential problem may be when you use a fast aperture at very strong light, your camera may overexpose because of slow max shutter speed
Average Ergonomics&Handling
although not as good as a DSLR body, Hasselblad X1D is good enough for most conditions.
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.3fps
In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.
Focus Points
In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.
No Image Stabilization
Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Hasselblad X1D users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Hasselblad X mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Hasselblad X1D.

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Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography
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Hasselblad X1D for Carrying Everywhere
Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography
Hasselblad X1D Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Nikon 1 V3

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18 MP | 1" CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

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Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #60

Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm GFX 50R

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51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #3
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #5

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging 100
Features
Value for Money 97
Portability
Overall Score 96
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 99
Landscape

Nikon 1 AW1

Compare X1D vs 1 AW1

14 MP | 1" CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #262
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #111

Nikon 1 AW1
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 91
Overall Score
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Nikon 1 J5

Compare X1D vs J5

21 MP | 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #176
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #83

Nikon 1 J5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 95
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Panasonic GX8

Compare X1D vs GX8

20 MP | Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
Micro Four Thirds Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #66
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Imaging
Features 90
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 92
Sports
Daily
Landscape

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