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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 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
  • Announced June 2016
  • Updated by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Olympus E-M1

 X1D E-M1 
IntroducedJune 2016October 2013Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Hasselblad X1D

 E-M1 X1D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-M1

 X1D E-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
89
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than average (497g)
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography advice
70
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (2.3 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
MP count great (51MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than average (497 grams)
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging factors
33
touch screen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than average (497g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-M1
 Hasselblad X1DOlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Olympus
Model Hasselblad X1D Olympus OM-D E-M1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2013-10-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8272 x 6200 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 497 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 102 73
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 12.7
DXO Low light score 4489 757
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $6,495 $799