Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1 III

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The full galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.