Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Hasselblad X1D-50c

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the Hasselblad X1D-50c, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced in June 2012 and Hasselblad X1D-50c was introduced in June 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-Pro1 over Hasselblad X1D-50c.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X1D-50c over Fujifilm X-Pro1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Hasselblad X1D-50c have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,230k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Hasselblad X1D-50c also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Hasselblad X1D-50c) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinderHasselblad X1D-50c has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Hasselblad X1D-50c features a 51 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1082.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Hasselblad X1D-50c can take pictures up to 8272 x 6200 resolution.

Lens Mount

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Hasselblad X1D-50c has Hasselblad X lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-Pro1 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Medium format sensor in Hasselblad X1D-50c its crop factor is equal to 0.79x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 0.79.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-Pro1

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-Pro1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-Pro1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Hasselblad X1D-50c nothing can be done. On Hasselblad X1D-50c it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-Pro1 nothing can be done.

Built-in GPS on Hasselblad X1D-50c

Hasselblad X1D-50c has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi on Hasselblad X1D-50c

Hasselblad X1D-50c has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a Mini connector HDMI and Hasselblad X1D-50c has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Hasselblad X1D-50c has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Hasselblad X1D-50c. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Hasselblad X1D-50c can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-Pro1. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1/2000 sec on Hasselblad X1D-50c.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 body has dimensions of 140 x 82 x 43 mm (5.51 x 3.23 x 1.69") and Hasselblad X1D-50c body has dimensions of 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81"). Fujifilm X-Pro1 weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz) and Hasselblad X1D-50c weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz).

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Hasselblad X1D-50c

140 mm

82 mm

150 mm

98 mm

82 mm

98 mm

43 mm

71 mm