Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-M1X

In this article, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was revealed 5 months after the E-M1X so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X1D II 50C matches up vs the E-M1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C features outside measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the E-M1X.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and E-M1X is 60 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and E-M1X.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X1D II 50C with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will render more detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.