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Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Hasselblad X1D front
Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Refreshed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M versus Hasselblad X1D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and X1D (51MP) and the M (APS-C) and X1D (Medium format) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M was unveiled 4 years prior to the X1D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M matches up against the X1D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon M over the Hasselblad X1D

 M X1D 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Canon M

 X1D M 
ReleasedJune 2016July 2012Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Canon M and Hasselblad X1D

 M X1D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M features external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D has measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M versus Hasselblad X1D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M vs the X1D.

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and X1D is 89 and 60 respectively.

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and X1D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Hasselblad X1D will offer more detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
75
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
89
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography details
Hasselblad X1D Street photography details
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography features
Hasselblad X1D Sports photography features
54
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
69
excellent megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
63
supports touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
supports touch to focus
excellent megapixels (51MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging info
Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
37
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Hasselblad X1D
 Canon EOS MHasselblad X1D
General Information
Company Canon Hasselblad
Model type Canon EOS M Hasselblad X1D
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2016-06-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 8272 x 6200
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Hasselblad X
Total lenses 23 4
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 725g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 102
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 26.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 14.8
DXO Low light rating 827 4489
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $510 $6,495