Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2016
- Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe X1D was manufactured 2 months before the E-PL8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X1D scores versus the E-PL8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Olympus E-PL8
X1D | E-PL8 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Hasselblad X1D
E-PL8 | X1D | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper display (+117k dot) |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL8
X1D | E-PL8 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | September 2016 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D offers outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Contrast the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X1D and the E-PL8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D and E-PL8 is 60 and 86 respectively.
Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and E-PL8.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Hasselblad | Olympus |
Model | Hasselblad X1D | Olympus PEN E-PL8 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-06-22 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Hasselblad X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 4 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.3 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725g (1.60 lb) | 357g (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 102 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 4489 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $6,495 | $500 |