Canon 1D vs Hasselblad X2D

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D and Hasselblad X2D, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Hasselblad. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and X2D (100MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and X2D (Medium format) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D was unveiled 22 years prior to the X2D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D matches up against the X2D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D and Hasselblad X2D 100c. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D Gallery and Hasselblad X2D Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D comes with exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Hasselblad X2D has proportions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D and Hasselblad X2D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D vs the X2D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and X2D is 50 and 56 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D and X2D.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Hasselblad X2D will produce extra detail having an extra 96MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.