Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus E-P7

In this article, we will be matching up the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus E-P7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 24 months before the E-P7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X1D II 50C matches up versus the E-P7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus PEN E-P7. The entire galleries are provided at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Olympus E-P7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the E-P7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D II 50C and E-P7 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D II 50C and E-P7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide greater detail having its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged X1D II 50C will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.