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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
60
Imaging
82
Features
74
Overall
78
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-PL9
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Olympus E-PL9

 X1D E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Hasselblad X1D

 E-PL9 X1D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2016Newer by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL9

 X1D E-PL9 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
89
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D
Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography information
69
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus E-PL9
 Hasselblad X1DOlympus PEN E-PL9
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