Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Hasselblad X1D versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The X1D was revealed 2 years after the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X1D matches up against the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X1D comes with exterior 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 TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X1D versus the TG-850 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and TG-850 iHS is 60 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will provide more detail because of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent X1D provides an edge in sensor technology.