Canon M vs Hasselblad X1D

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.

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.

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.

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.