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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The X1D was revealed 3 years prior to the E-M1X which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X1D grades versus the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Olympus E-M1X

 X1D E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Hasselblad X1D

 E-M1X X1D 
RevealedJanuary 2019June 2016Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-M1X

 X1D E-M1X 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D comes with physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X1D and the E-M1X.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and E-M1X is 60 and 54 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and E-M1X.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D will deliver extra detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X1D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
89
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
69
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
comes with focus via touch
MP count excellent (51MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
great battery pack (870 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (870 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
68
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-M1X
 Hasselblad X1DOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Make Hasselblad Olympus
Model type Hasselblad X1D Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-06-22 2019-01-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 8272 x 6200 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.3 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 997 gr (2.20 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 870 pictures
Style of battery - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots -
Storage slots 2 2
Launch price $6,495 $2,999