Hasselblad X2D vs OM System OM-1

Below, we are matching up the Hasselblad X2D and OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was released 7 months later than the OM System OM-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the X2D scores against the OM System OM-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c and OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and OM System OM-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D has got physical dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has sizing of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D and OM System OM-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the X2D and the OM System OM-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and OM System OM-1 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and OM System OM-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X2D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will show greater detail as a result of its extra 80 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer X2D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.