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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 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
  • Released June 2016
  • New Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus E-P7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was unveiled 6 years before the E-P7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X1D matches up versus the E-P7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Olympus E-P7

 X1D E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Hasselblad X1D

 E-P7 X1D 
AnnouncedJune 2021June 2016Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-P7

 X1D E-P7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D has outer dimensions 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-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the X1D compared to the E-P7.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and E-P7 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and E-P7.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will render more detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
89
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
86
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X1D
Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
69
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (2.3 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
has focus by touch
fantastic resolution (51MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
87
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
83
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging information
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging information
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
80
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-P7
 Hasselblad X1DOlympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Olympus
Model type Hasselblad X1D Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-06-22 2021-06-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 4 118
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.3fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $6,495 $800