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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Announced September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

The following is a complete review of the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Hasselblad and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The X2D was launched 3 years after the E-M1X which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X2D grades vs the E-M1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Olympus E-M1X

 X2D E-M1X 
RevealedSeptember 2022January 2019Newer by 45 months
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1037kSharper screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Hasselblad X2D

 E-M1X X2D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1X

 X2D E-M1X 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D features physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D and the E-M1X.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2D and E-M1X is 56 and 54 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and E-M1X.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X2D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 80 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent X2D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
95
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
great megapixels (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography info
Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shutter (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.3 frames/s)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
61
weather proof
includes touch focus
great megapixels (100 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
good battery life (870 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
missing Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low ( resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Olympus E-M1X
 Hasselblad X2D 100cOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Hasselblad Olympus
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2019-01-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 294 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.60 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Minimum shutter speed 4080s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 997 gr (2.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
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 870 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage -
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $8,199 $2,999