• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Hasselblad X1D II

  • Less expensive
    $407 vs $5750
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    36 mm vs 70 mm
    Thinner
  • 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
  • Lighter weight
    222g vs 766g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Hasselblad X1D II advantages over Samsung NX210

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.29 vs 4.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    5 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    2359k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    51.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    4080 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210
Samsung NX2000
  • $407
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Wider angle kit lens
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Hasselblad X1D II
Samsung NX2000
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $407
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tiltable Screen
Hasselblad X1D II
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Internal flash

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210
Samsung NX3300
  • $407
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • External Mic Jack
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
Hasselblad X1D II
Samsung NX3300
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Samsung NX210
Hasselblad X1D
  • $407
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Hasselblad X1D II
Hasselblad X1D
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Newer
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Samsung NX210
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $407
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
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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