Nikon D850 vs Hasselblad X1D II

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Nikon D850 vs Hasselblad X1D II

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Hasselblad X1D II

Less expensive
$2197 vs $5750
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 2.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Hasselblad X1D II advantages over Nikon D850

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.29 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
786k vs 590k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.87x vs 0.75x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
4080 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
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The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Nikon D850

Hasselblad X1D

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D850 vs Hasselblad X1D

Hasselblad X1D II

Hasselblad X1D

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Newer

$4999
Medium format

Less expensive
HDMI out

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Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D850

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Hasselblad X1D II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$5750
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$2249
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A99 II

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$3198
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2464
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

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Hasselblad X1D II

Pentax K-1 II

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon D850

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Higher max flash sync

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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