Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

Is the Hasselblad X1D good for Sports Photography?

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.
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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 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Nikon 1 V3 Compare X1D vs 1 V3	18 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #111 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #50
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare X1D vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #1 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #1
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 97 Portability Overall Score 100	Portrait 99 Street Sports Daily 99 Landscape 100

Nikon 1 AW1 Compare X1D vs 1 AW1	14 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #248 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #94
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 J5 Compare X1D vs J5	21 MP \| 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #163 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #77
	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: #58 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #31
	Imaging Features 90 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 V3

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon 1 AW1

Nikon 1 J5

Panasonic GX8