Hasselblad X2D vs Olympus E-M1X

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The complete galleries are provided at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.