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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The X2D was unveiled 6 years later than the E-M1 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X2D grades vs the E-M1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Olympus E-M1 II

 X2D E-M1 II 
ReleasedSeptember 2022September 2016More recent by 73 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1037kClearer screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Hasselblad X2D

 E-M1 II X2D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1 II

 X2D E-M1 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D provides physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X2D versus Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X2D against the E-M1 II.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and E-M1 II is 56 and 68 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and E-M1 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X2D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with extra detail having an extra 80MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent X2D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography highlights
95
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
great resolution (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (895g)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than average (574g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
90
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
61
environment proof
offers focus via touch
great resolution (100 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (574 grams)
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
missing Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
30
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
video res low ( resolution)
heavier than competitors in class (895g)
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than average (574g)
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1 II
 Hasselblad X2D 100cOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Olympus
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-07 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 11656 x 8742 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 294 121
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4080s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/6000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.3fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 4096x2160
Video data format - MOV, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 574 grams (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 420 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One Dual
Price at release $8,199 $1,700