Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-M1

Let's look closer at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 5 years after the E-M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X1D II 50C scores against the E-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the E-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and E-M1 is 60 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and E-M1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will resolve more detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer X1D II 50C is going to have an edge in sensor technology.