Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs OM System OM-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D II 50C was revealed 3 years before the OM System OM-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1D II 50C matches up against the OM System OM-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & OM System OM-1. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the OM System OM-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and OM System OM-1 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and OM System OM-1.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will result in extra detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C will be behind with regard to sensor technology.