Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D
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Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Hasselblad X1D. The full galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Hasselblad X1D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Hasselblad X1D
M | X1D | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Canon M
X1D | M | |||
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Released | June 2016 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon M and Hasselblad X1D
M | X1D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D Specifications
Canon EOS M | Hasselblad X1D | |
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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 |