Fujifilm X-E1 vs Hasselblad X2D

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Hasselblad X2D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and X2D (100MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and X2D (Medium format) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 10 years prior to the X2D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the X2D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 & Hasselblad X2D 100c. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Hasselblad X2D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X2D has dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 and Hasselblad X2D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the X2D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and X2D is 85 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and X2D.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Hasselblad X2D will show more detail utilizing its extra 84 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.