Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 II

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was manufactured 2 months prior to the E-M1 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the X1D matches up vs the E-M1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys external measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X1D against the E-M1 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and E-M1 II is 60 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and E-M1 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will give you greater detail due to its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.