DPR: Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D
DPReview published their Fujifilm GFX50S review around 1 year ago, but they gave Hasselblad some time to improve their camera before completing their Hasselblad X1D review. Over the past year, Hasselblad has improved the X1D in a variety of ways that have made it a competitive camera, but it is still far from perfect and not quite up to competing with the Fujifilm GFX50S. Below is a summary of DPR’s Reviews and if you want to read their X1D review you can do so here or the GFX50S review here.
| Fujifilm GFX 50S |
Hasselblad X1D |
Pros
- 51.4MP, 44 x 33mm sensor yields high image resolution
- Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG
- ISO invariant behavior used above ISO 1600 to give increasing amounts of highlight recoverability
- Contrast Detect AF is accurate and precise
- Fujifilm color science, and color chrome effect, in larger than APS-C size
- Direct controls provide for engaging shooting experience
- AF joystick + touchscreen makes selecting an AF point simple, effective
- Touchscreen flips vertically and horizontally
- Weather-sealing and solid build quality
- Comfortable ergonomics
- Plenty of custom buttons
- Dual card slots give flexibility and capacity
- Electronic first curtain shutter mode minimizes risk of shutter shock
- Lack of mirror avoids mirror-induced shock other MF systems bring
- In-camera Raw processing lets you make full use of excellent JPEG engine
- Easy-to-use Wi-Fi
Cons
- Slow native lenses do not take full advantage of camera’s sensor size
- Contrast Detect AF speeds can be sluggish in moderate light, often fails in dim or backlit situations
- Relatively low flash sync speed
- AF-C is virtually unusable due to constant hunting
- Moiré is visible in fine detail and patterns
- ‘Shimmering’ and moiré in the EVF when focus is initiated
- Significant rolling shutter in complete (silent) E-shutter mode
- No way to link minimum shutter speed to focal length with Auto ISO
- Significant color shift at highest ISOs
- No ISO 100 during video capture
- No dedicated exp. comp. dial
- Rear dial can be difficult to turn due to its position
- Limited lens selection at launch
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Pros
- Excellent resolution
- Extensive dynamic range
- Intelligently implemented high ISO modes
- Precise, accurate autofocus
- Simple, to-the-point control system
- Touchpad AF works well
- Impressive solidity of build
- Leaf shutter minimizes size and almost eliminates risk of shutter shock
- USB 3.0 tethering option
- Novel, customizable user interface
- Nikon-compatible TTL flash system
Cons
- Slow autofocus
- Limited battery life
- Somewhat laggy experience
- No wide-aperture lenses available
- Leaf shutters add to lens cost
- Occasional but significant risk of moiré
- Camera’s low-res JPEGs don’t give 100% coverage
- Significant rolling shutter in complete (silent) E-shutter mode
- Simplistic Auto ISO implementation
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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Hasselblad X1D-50c: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
