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Hasselblad H4D 200MS Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,650Sensor size:medium formatWeight:2450 gBattery life (CIPA):?

Hasselblad H4D 200MS Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 71% of cameras
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

28%

6.8

Sensor & Image

25%

3.3

Photo Features

18%

2.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.3

Display & Design

8%

8.1

Battery & Power

7%

1.9

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 63% of cameras
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Hasselblad H4D 200MS

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

28%

6.8

Sensor & Image

25%

3.3

Photo Features

18%

2.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.3

Display & Design

8%

8.1

Battery & Power

7%

1.9

Connectivity & Storage

4.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hasselblad H4D 200MS has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
3.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

4.7

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

3.6
Sensor size
medium format
Sensor size
medium format
★ Better than 98% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as medium format; it is larger than the sensor in 97.9% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 2.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
★ Better than 97% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 50 MP, which is higher than that of 96.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
6 µm
Main camera pixel size
6 µm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 6 µm, which are larger than those in 92.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
50
Base ISO
50
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 50 which is lower than that of 99.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 800 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 800
▼ Worse than 99% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 800, which is lower than that of 99.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Hasselblad H
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
1
N. of focus points
1
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 1 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 95.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 4.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
▲ Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
▼ Worse than 88% of models
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
N/A
Video bitrate
N/A
Video bit depth
N/A
Video chroma subsampling
N/A
Video codecs
N/A
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Type
dslr
Weight
2,450 g
Weight
2,450 g
▼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 2,450 g which is heavier than 100% of cameras.
Width
153 mm
Width
153 mm
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 153 mm which is wider than 96.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
131 mm
Height
131 mm
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 131 mm which is taller than 97.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
136 mm
Thickness
136 mm
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 136 mm which is thicker than 99.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
?
Battery capacity
1,850 mAh
Battery capacity
1,850 mAh
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,850 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 82% of cameras and equal to those in 0.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
▼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Hasselblad H4D 200MS vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (50 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    50 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 2.66 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    6 µm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    6 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    medium format
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (medium format vs APS-C).
    medium format vs APS-C
  • 730 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,850 mAh
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1850 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,850 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    ▲ Better than 49% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Interchangeable optical finder system.
    optical vs none
  • 4 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    4
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (4 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    4 vs 0
  • Higher RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    16-bit
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This camera supports higher RAW bit depth than the average camera (16-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    16-bit vs 14-bit
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    ▲ Better than 49% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Interchangeable optical finder system.
    optical vs none
  • 4 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    4
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (4 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    4 vs 0
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (50 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    50 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    medium format
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (medium format vs APS-C).
    medium format vs APS-C
  • 2.66 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    6 µm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    6 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Higher RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    16-bit
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This camera supports higher RAW bit depth than the average camera (16-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    16-bit vs 14-bit
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • Pixel shift shooting
    Pixel shift shot
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This camera supports pixel shift shooting, the average camera does not.
    Up to 200 MP multishot mode.
  • 98 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    128 s
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (128 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    128 s vs 30 s
  • 730 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,850 mAh
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1850 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,850 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • More versatile card slots
    Memory card slot types
    CF
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This camera uses more versatile card slots than the average camera (CF vs SD). The average camera supports SD memory card slot types.
    CF vs SD
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    1
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    1 vs -4
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 2,055 g heavier
    Weight
    2,450 g
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (2450 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    2,450 g vs 395 g
  • 4.8 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.9 fps
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.9 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.9 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no video recording
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • 9.14x more expensive
    Hasselblad H4D 200MS is more expensive than the average camera (£2,650 vs £290).
    £2,650 vs £290
  • 73.6% worse value for money
    Hasselblad H4D 200MS has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (3.57 vs 6.2).
    3.57 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Hasselblad H4D 200MS is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2,055 g heavier
    Weight
    2,450 g
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (2450 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    2,450 g vs 395 g
  • 57.1 mm taller body
    Height
    131 mm
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (131 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    131 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 90 mm thicker
    Thickness
    136 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (136 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    136 mm vs 46 mm
  • 33.1 mm wider
    Width
    153 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (153 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    153 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 5,600 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    800 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    May 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 74 points lower DxOMark Sports score
    DxOMark sports score
    769 points
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <372 points – >3k points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sports score than the average camera (769 points vs 843 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sports score of 843 points.
    769 points vs 843 points
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    1
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    1 vs -4
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 4.8 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.9 fps
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.9 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.9 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no video recording
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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ephotozine.com
13/09/2011
Summary of the review
Hasselblad H4D-200MS 200 Megapixel Hands On Preview
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theregister.com
30/11/2011
Summary of the review
Hasselblad H4D-200MS medium format multishot camera
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mpb.com
N/A
Summary of the review
Used Hasselblad H4D-200MS: Are you looking for information on this model for studio still-life work, or do you need help comparing it to newer Multi-S...
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Hasselblad H4D 200MS

  • Unmatched 200MP image resolution for extreme detail
  • Superior color accuracy and elimination of moiré via multi-shot technology
  • Versatile capture modes (single-shot 50MP, 4-shot, and 6-shot 200MP)
  • True Focus technology for maintaining sharp focus during recomposition
  • Exceptional tonal gradation and dynamic range from the large CCD sensor
  • Access to high-quality Hasselblad H-system lenses

What we don't like about Hasselblad H4D 200MS

  • Extremely large file sizes (up to 1.2GB) requiring significant storage and processing power
  • Multi-shot mode is restricted to completely static subjects (no movement allowed)
  • Requires a high-end tripod as even minor vibrations (like a fan) can cause blur
  • Very heavy and bulky, making handheld use difficult for long periods
  • Slow operation speed, including long capture times for 6-shot mode (approx. 30 seconds)
  • High initial cost and expensive proprietary accessories/batteries
  • Dated technology by modern standards with limited ISO range (up to 800)

Verdict

The Hasselblad H4D-200MS is a specialized medium-format DSLR designed for high-end studio photography, featuring a 50MP CCD sensor (36.7 x 49.1 mm) capable of producing staggering 200MP images through a unique six-shot multi-shift process. By utilizing piezoelectric actuators to shift the sensor in half-pixel increments, the camera eliminates moiré and provides true-color accuracy with 16-bit color depth across a native ISO range of 50 to 800. Key advantages include its patented True Focus technology with Absolute Position Lock for precise autofocus and a shutter speed range from 1/800 to 128 seconds, making it the ultimate tool for capturing static subjects like jewelry or fine art with unparalleled detail. However, its significant cons include a strict requirement for a tripod and completely stationary subjects due to the 30-second multi-shot capture time, massive raw file sizes reaching 1.2GB that demand high-performance computing, and a lack of modern features like live view or video recording.

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