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Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Newer Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released September 2016
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Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X1D versus YI M1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and YI. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and M1 (20MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and M1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was brought out 2 months before the M1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the X1D scores vs the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the YI M1

 X1D M1 

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Hasselblad X1D

 M1 X1D 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and YI M1

 X1D M1 
ReleasedJune 2016September 2016Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D enjoys exterior measurements 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 YI M1 has specifications of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D versus YI M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the X1D and the M1.

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and M1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and M1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D will offer extra detail having its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography features
YI M1 Portrait photography features
89
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography features
YI M1 Street photography features
68
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography factors
YI M1 Sports photography factors
70
sensor resolution is high (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.3 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D
Travel photography with YI M1
64
environment proof
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is high (51MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
YI M1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging details
YI M1 Vlogging details
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and YI M1
 Hasselblad X1DYI M1
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad YI
Model type Hasselblad X1D YI M1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-22 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8272 x 6200 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
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
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 450 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $6,495 $320