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Hasselblad X1D Review

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    Main Features

    • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 25600
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 2.3fps continuous shooting
    • and FHD at 25fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • Built-in GPS
    • 725g. 150 x 98 x 71 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
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    Hasselblad X1D Overview

    First introduced in June 2016 , Hasselblad X1D is a 51.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, weather sealed body and Hasselblad X lens mount.

    Hasselblad X1D Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Hasselblad X1D is the latest member of Hasselblad's Pro Mirrorless class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Hasselblad Pro Mirrorless Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Hasselblad X1D
    2016 51.0MP - Medium format 2.3 fps 150 x 98 x 71mm 725g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Hasselblad X1D

    Alternative Model names found for Hasselblad X1D: X1 D and X 1D.


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    Hasselblad X1D PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Hasselblad X1D review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    and FHD at 25fps Video Recording
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    51.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    25.600 Max ISO
    920k dots LCD Resolution
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    2360kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    Good Low Light ISO - 4489
    2 Storage Slots
    Flash Sync Port
    Remote control with a smartphone
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    CONs
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    Low Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.3fps

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    Hasselblad X1D Physical Specs
    Hasselblad X1D weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) and has external dimensions of 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 456g, Hasselblad X1D is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 71mm, it is not small either, 18mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Hasselblad X1D with the dimensions:

    Hasselblad X1D Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Hasselblad X1D Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Hasselblad X1D, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Hasselblad X1D Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Hasselblad X1D Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Hasselblad X1D with its main competitors:

    Hasselblad X1D Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs X1D Thickness vs X1D
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Sony A7R III
    Compare
    657g 68g lighter 74mm 3mm thicker
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Nikon D850
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    1015g 290g heavier 79mm 8mm thicker
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Fujifilm GFX 100S
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    900g 175g heavier 87mm 16mm thicker
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Zeiss ZX1
    Compare
    800g 75g heavier 46mm 25mm thinner
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Sony A7R IV
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    665g 60g lighter 78mm 7mm thicker
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Leica M10
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    660g 65g lighter 39mm 32mm thinner
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Fujifilm GFX 50S II
    Compare
    900g 175g heavier 87mm 16mm thicker
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Canon R5
    Compare
    738g 13g heavier 88mm 17mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Hasselblad X1D has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Hasselblad X1D will serve you well. If you attach one of these Hasselblad X1D weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Hasselblad X1D Lens Mount and Lenses

    Hasselblad X1D has a Hasselblad X lens mount and currently there are 10 native lenses available for this mount.

    Hasselblad X1D doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 0 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

    Weather Sealed Lenses for Hasselblad X1D

    There are 6 lenses with weather sealing for Hasselblad X1D that you can couple with its weather sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Hasselblad X1D Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Hasselblad X Mount Lenses for Hasselblad X1D
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 Lens Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8
    52mm Medium Format 727gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P Lens Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P
    36mm Medium Format 230gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 Lens Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4
    16.8mm Medium Format 600gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Lens Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5
    36mm 645 475gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.2 Lens Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.2
    72mm 645 619gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8 Lens Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8
    108mm Medium Format 935gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Hasselblad XCD 30mm F3.5 Lens Hasselblad XCD 30mm F3.5
    24.8mm Medium Format 550gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 Lens Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm F3.5-4.5
    28.8-58.4mm Medium Format 1115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Hasselblad X1D Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Hasselblad X1D Sensor and Photography Features

    Hasselblad X1D has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 8272 x 6200 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1 and 4:3. X1D has a native ISO range of 100 - 25600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Hasselblad X1D is not the highest resolution Medium format camera. Fujifilm GFX 100 with its 102.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Hasselblad X1D vs Fujifilm GFX 100 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Hasselblad X1D DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Hasselblad X1D sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 102 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Hasselblad X1D here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Hasselblad X1D's Medium format sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Hasselblad X1D Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Hasselblad X1D Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Hasselblad X1D LCD and Viewfinder

    Hasselblad X1D has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Hasselblad X1D back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Hasselblad X1D doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    X1D has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,360kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Hasselblad X1D Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Hasselblad X1D features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n/ac) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our X1D. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect X1D to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) port.

    Hasselblad X1D Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Sony A7R III
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 650shots Yes Yes Yes
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Nikon D850
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 1840shots Yes Yes Yes
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Fujifilm GFX 100S
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 460shots Yes Yes No
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Zeiss ZX1
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 shots Yes Yes No
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Sony A7R IV
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 670shots Yes Yes Yes
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Leica M10
    Compare
    None 210shots Yes No No
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Fujifilm GFX 50S II
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 440shots Yes Yes No
    Hasselblad X1D Camera Canon R5
    Compare
    8192 x 4320 320shots Yes Yes No

    Hasselblad X1D Video Features

    With Hasselblad X1D, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p,25p fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Hasselblad X1D will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    X1D has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Hasselblad X1D also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Hasselblad X1D a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    Hasselblad X1D Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Hasselblad X1D can shoot continuously at max speed of 2.3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately X1D doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Hasselblad X1D features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Hasselblad X1D also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Hasselblad X1D Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Hasselblad X1D in 5 different photography areas.

    Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography

    Hasselblad X1D has a score of 80 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    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 of how we scored Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography

    Hasselblad X1D for Street Photography

    Hasselblad X1D has a score of 76 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Hasselblad X1D for Street Photography

    Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

    Hasselblad X1D has a score of 72 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.3fps
    Focus Points
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

    Hasselblad X1D for Daily Photography

    Hasselblad X1D has a score of 100 for Daily Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    725g
    Body Thickness 71mm

    Read the details of how we scored Hasselblad X1D for Daily Photography

    Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography

    Hasselblad X1D has a score of 72 for Landscape Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Landscape Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography
    Hasselblad X1D Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Hasselblad X1D compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Hasselblad X1D alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Hasselblad X1D

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Hasselblad X1D amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Fujifilm GFX 100S
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    Hasselblad X1D Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Hasselblad X1D with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Hasselblad X1D's price range.

    Nikon D850
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    Sony A99 II
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    Nikon D780
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    Pentax K-1
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    Nikon D6
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    Pentax K-1 II
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    Canon 1D X III
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    Pentax 645Z
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    Hasselblad X1D Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Hasselblad X1D has an Overall Score of 84/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Hasselblad X1D is ranked #34 out of 231 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #36 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #36 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #34 out of 231 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #30 out of 60 in Top Ranking Pro Mirrorless Cameras
    #6 out of 10 in Top Ranking Medium format Sensor Cameras
    #1 out of 2 in Top Ranking Hasselblad X Lens Mount Cameras
    #1 out of 7 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Medium format sensor(725g)
    #3 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

    Main Scores
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Hasselblad X1D
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    Does the Hasselblad X1D have Weather Sealing?
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    Hasselblad X1D Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Hasselblad
    Model Hasselblad X1D
    Announced 2016-06-22
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Hasselblad X
    Number of Lenses 10
    Focal Length Multiplier 0.79�
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 920k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Max Flash Sync 1/2000s
    Flash Modes no built-in flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 102
    DxO Color Depth 26.2
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.8
    DxO Low Light ISO 4489
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Medium format
    Sensor Dimensions 44 x 33 mm
    Sensor Area 1452.00mm2
    Sensor Resolution 51 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 8272 x 6200
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Min Native ISO 100
    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
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 725g
    Physical Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Built-in
    Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
    Storage Slots 2


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