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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Olympus E-M1

 X2D E-M1 
ReleasedSeptember 2022October 2013Fresher by 108 months
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1037kClearer screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Hasselblad X2D

 E-M1 X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1

 X2D E-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

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

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography advice
95
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
great megapixels (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (497g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography advice
90
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.3 frames per second)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
great megapixels (100MP)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than others in class (497 grams)
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
missing Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video ( pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others in class (497 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1
 Hasselblad X2D 100cOlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Company Hasselblad Olympus
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Olympus OM-D E-M1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2013-10-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11656 x 8742 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 294 81
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 497g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life 420 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $8,199 $799