Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1

Here, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was brought out 8 years later than the E-M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the X2D grades vs the E-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D features 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) and the Olympus E-M1 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D compared to the E-M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and E-M1 is 56 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X2D and E-M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will give you extra detail having its extra 84MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher X2D provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.