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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Refreshed by Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was launched 4 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1D matches up vs the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 X1D SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2016January 2012Newer by 55 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Hasselblad X1D

 SP-620 UZ X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 X1D SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D provides outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D against the SP-620 UZ.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and SP-620 UZ is 60 and 78 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger X1D provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
89
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
70
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (2.3 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
MP count high (51MP)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X1D
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
80
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
33
touch screen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Hasselblad X1DOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Olympus
Model Hasselblad X1D Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-06-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $6,495 $199