Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D
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Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Launched August 2019
- Older Model is Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Revealed June 2016
- New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon M6 MII and Hasselblad X1D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and X1D (51MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and X1D (Medium format) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The M6 MII was manufactured 3 years after the X1D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M6 MII scores vs the X1D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Hasselblad X1D. The entire galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Hasselblad X1D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Hasselblad X1D
M6 MII | X1D | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | June 2016 | More modern by 39 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Canon M6 MII
X1D | M6 MII |
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Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Hasselblad X1D
M6 MII | X1D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII features outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Hasselblad X1D has sizing of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check out the Canon M6 MII and Hasselblad X1D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M6 MII against the X1D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and X1D is 83 and 60 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and X1D.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Hasselblad X1D will show extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 MII vs Hasselblad X1D Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Hasselblad X1D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Hasselblad |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Hasselblad X1D |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2016-06-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1 and 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 8272 x 6200 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Hasselblad X |
Available lenses | 23 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 2.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 408g (0.90 lb) | 725g (1.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 102 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 4489 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $849 | $6,495 |