Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1 III

The following is a extended review of the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was unveiled 4 years before the E-M1 III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the X1D grades versus the E-M1 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The full galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the X1D and the E-M1 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and E-M1 III is 60 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D and E-M1 III.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will show extra detail having an extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.