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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III 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
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The X2D was revealed 2 years later than the E-M1 III and that is quite a large difference as far as 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 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X2D scores against the E-M1 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 X2D E-M1 III 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2020Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1037kSharper screen (+1323k dot)

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

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

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

 X2D E-M1 III 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D offers outer measurements 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 Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X2D compared to the E-M1 III.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and E-M1 III is 56 and 67 respectively.

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

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and E-M1 III.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X2D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will give more detail because of its extra 80MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern X2D provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (895g)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
90
silent shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.3 frames per second)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count great (100MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (895 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography details
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have Timelapse recording
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging info
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low ( pixels)
more heavy than average in class (895g)
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1 III
 Hasselblad X2D 100cOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Olympus
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2020-02-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 11656 x 8742 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 294 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4080 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $8,199 $1,800