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Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Older Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Photography Glossary

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and X2D (100MP) and the M (APS-C) and X2D (Medium format) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The M was manufactured 11 years earlier than the X2D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M grades vs the X2D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Hasselblad X2D

 M X2D 

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Canon M

 X2D M 
ReleasedSeptember 2022July 2012Fresher by 123 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M and Hasselblad X2D

 M X2D 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M has external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Hasselblad X2D has measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M vs the X2D.

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and X2D is 89 and 56 respectively.

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and X2D.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 82MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Hasselblad X2D
75
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
95
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
high sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography info
Hasselblad X2D Street photography info
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (895 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography features
Hasselblad X2D Sports photography features
54
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
90
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.3 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Hasselblad X2D
63
boasts touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
includes touch focus
high sensor resolution (100MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (895g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Hasselblad X2D Vlogging information
37
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great ( pixels)
heavier than others (895 grams)
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Canon M vs Hasselblad X2D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Hasselblad X2D
 Canon EOS MHasselblad X2D 100c
General Information
Brand Canon Hasselblad
Model type Canon EOS M Hasselblad X2D 100c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2022-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18MP 100MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1 and 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 11656 x 8742
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 294
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Hasselblad X
Available lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.60 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.87x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4080s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/4000s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 895 grams (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 420 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $510 $8,199