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Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Hasselblad X1D front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
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
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Epson R-D1x versus Hasselblad X1D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Hasselblad. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and X1D (51MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and X1D (Medium format) use different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was introduced 8 years prior to the X1D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R-D1x grades versus the X1D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Hasselblad X1D

 R-D1x X1D 

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Epson R-D1x

 X1D R-D1x 
ReleasedJune 2016February 2009Newer by 89 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kCrisper screen (+685k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Hasselblad X1D

 R-D1x X1D 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D has measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x versus Hasselblad X1D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x vs the X1D.

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and X1D is 75 and 60 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and X1D.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Hasselblad X1D will deliver more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography advice
Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
89
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography info
Hasselblad X1D Street photography info
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography advice
Hasselblad X1D Sports photography advice
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no phase detect autofocus
70
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
39
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
features focus via touch
great MP (51MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
nice screen size (3")
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging details
Hasselblad X1D Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
33
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Epson R-D1x vs Hasselblad X1D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Hasselblad X1D
 Epson R-D1xHasselblad X1D
General Information
Make Epson Hasselblad
Model Epson R-D1x Hasselblad X1D
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2016-06-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1 and 4:3
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 8272 x 6200
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Hasselblad X
Number of lenses 59 4
Crop factor 1.5 0.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 102
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 4489
Other
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Single 2
Price at launch $1,709 $6,495