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Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Updated by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
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Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Hasselblad X1D and OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X1D was introduced 6 years earlier than the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X1D grades vs the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the OM System OM-1

 X1D OM System OM-1 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Hasselblad X1D

 OM System OM-1 X1D 
IntroducedFebruary 2022June 2016More recent by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and OM System OM-1

 X1D OM System OM-1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D 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) while the OM System OM-1 has proportions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D and OM System OM-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D vs the OM System OM-1.

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and OM System OM-1 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and OM System OM-1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Hasselblad X1D will result in greater detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older X1D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
89
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography advice
OM System OM-1 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography info
OM System OM-1 Sports photography info
70
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (2.3 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (520 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography advice
OM System OM-1 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery (520 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with OM System OM-1
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (520 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging info
OM System OM-1 Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Hasselblad X1D vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and OM System OM-1
 Hasselblad X1DOM System OM-1
General Information
Make Hasselblad Olympus
Model type Hasselblad X1D OM System OM-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-22 2022-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 118
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 520 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLX-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at launch $6,495 $2,199