Nikon 1 V3 vs Hasselblad X2D 100c

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon 1 V3 and the Hasselblad X2D 100c, 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.

      Nikon 1 V3 was introduced in March 2014 and Hasselblad X2D 100c was introduced in September 2022. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon 1 V3 Highlights

      • 18.4 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 160 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 171 Focus Points (171 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,037k dot Tilting Screen
      • 60.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Hasselblad X2D 100c Highlights

      • 100 MP Medium format CMOS Sensor
      • 64 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 294 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.6" 2,360k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.5" 5,760k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 3.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 V3 and Hasselblad X2D 100c.

      PROS

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      •   Video Capture
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 100 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   High Bit Depth
      •   294 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      •   Small Sensor
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Expensive
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.3 fps
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.4 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon 1 V3

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon 1 V3 over Hasselblad X2D 100c.

      Nikon 1 V3 vs Hasselblad X2D 100c
      Video Capture vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Face Detection vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/16000 sec vs 1/6000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 60.0 fps vs 3.3 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) vs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)

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      Advantage of Hasselblad X2D 100c

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X2D 100c over Nikon 1 V3.

      Nikon 1 V3 vs Hasselblad X2D 100c
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs Medium format
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.4 Megapixel vs 100 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 5232 x 3488 vs 11656 x 8742
      Higher Bit Depth 12-Bit vs 16-Bit
      More Focus Points 171 vs 294
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.6"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,037k dot vs 2,360k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,359k dot vs 5,760k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4080s
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Flash Compensation +1 EV vs +3 EV
      Average Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 310 shots vs 420 shots
      Internal Storage vs 1 TB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon 1 V3 Hasselblad X2D 100c
        Many Focus Points171294
        Touch-to-Focus
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Mini
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon 1 V3 Hasselblad X2D 100c
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life310 shots420 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon 1 V3 has a 3.0" screen with 1,037k dot resolution and Hasselblad X2D 100c has a 3.6" screen with 2,360k dot resolution. Both have Tilting screens. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality 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.

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      Nikon 1 V3 and Hasselblad X2D 100c with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Hasselblad X2D 100c has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 5,760k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.79x (1x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Nikon 1 V3 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 V3 features a 18.4 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800. Hasselblad X2D 100c features a 100 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 64 - 25,600.


      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
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon 1 V3 is equipped with EXPEED 4A processor and can take pictures up to 5232 x 3488 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3920 x 2616, 2608 x 1744 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Hasselblad X2D 100c can take pictures up to 11656 x 8742 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon 1 V3 has Nikon 1 lens mount and Hasselblad X2D 100c has Hasselblad X lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor in Nikon 1 V3 its crop factor is equal to 2.7x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7. Due to Medium format sensor in Hasselblad X2D 100c 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.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Hasselblad X2D 100c

      Hasselblad X2D 100c has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 7 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6 2x2 MIMO 802.11b/a/g/n/ac/ax on Hasselblad X2D 100c) 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. Nikon 1 V3 has a Mini HDMI and Hasselblad X2D 100c has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon 1 V3 comes with EN-EL20a battery pack with battery life of 310 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon 1 V3 has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Hasselblad X2D 100c has a single CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 2.0) [512 GB Maximum] card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon 1 V3 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. Hasselblad X2D 100c has Electronic shutter and Leaf shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Nikon 1 V3, and up to 1/6000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Hasselblad X2D 100c. Nikon 1 V3 can shoot continuously up to 60.0 fps. Hasselblad X2D 100c can shoot continuously up to 3.3 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon 1 V3 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator system with 171 focusing points and Hasselblad X2D 100c has 294 focusing points..


      Flash

      Nikon 1 V3 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Hasselblad X2D 100c has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon 1 V3 and 1/4000 sec on Hasselblad X2D 100c.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon 1 V3 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 33 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.3") and Hasselblad X2D 100c body has dimensions of 149 x 106 x 75 mm (5.85 x 4.17 x 2.93"). Nikon 1 V3 weighs 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) and Hasselblad X2D 100c weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz).

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      111 mm

      65 mm

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      149 mm

      106 mm

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      65 mm

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      106 mm

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      33 mm

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      75 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon 1 V3 and Hasselblad X2D 100c

      Nikon 1 V3 and Hasselblad X2D 100c for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      GOOD
      77
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   294 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   294 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.3 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Large Sensor
      •   294 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   294 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon 1 V3 and Hasselblad X2D 100c and give them scores of 69 and 79 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      OVERALL
      69
      OVERALL
      79

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.4 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
      GOOD
      80
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 100 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   High Bit Depth
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/6000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.3 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   294 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      GOOD
      82
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon 1 V3

      Hasselblad X2D 100c

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      GOOD
      75
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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