Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M1X

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.