Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 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
- Launched June 2016
- Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2018
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The X1D was announced 19 months prior to the E-PL9 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the X1D matches up against the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The whole galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Olympus E-PL9
X1D | E-PL9 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Hasselblad X1D
E-PL9 | X1D | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | June 2016 | Newer by 19 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL9
X1D | E-PL9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D has got exterior dimensions 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-PL9 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D versus the E-PL9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and E-PL9 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and E-PL9.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will produce more detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged X1D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
Hasselblad X1D | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Hasselblad | Olympus |
Model type | Hasselblad X1D | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-06-22 | 2018-02-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8272 x 6200 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Hasselblad X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.3 frames/s | 8.6 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 pounds) | 380 gr (0.84 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Cost at launch | $6,495 | $599 |