Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1

Its time to look more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1D was revealed 2 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1D matches up vs the E-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need 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 Olympus E-M1 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D and the E-M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and E-M1 is 60 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and E-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will show more detail because of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer X1D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.