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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison

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Olympus E-M10 IV

20 MP | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing E-M10 IV and X1D, two Mirrorless cameras from Olympus and Hasselblad. Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera and Hasselblad X1D is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Olympus E-M10 IV was introduced to market in August 2020 and Hasselblad X1D was launched in June 2016. As you can see, X1D is 4 years older than E-M10 IV. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-08-04
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100 - 25600)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.7fps (15.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 383g. 122 x 84 x 49 mm
  • Replaced Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Compare

Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-06-22
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.3fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 725g. 150 x 98 x 71 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Hasselblad X1D was replaced by Hasselblad X1D II 50C. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Hasselblad X1D
Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV over Hasselblad X1D
Live Composite Mode
Yes vs No Excellent help for long-exposure photography
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
15.0fps vs 2.3fps 12.7 fps faster
Weight
383 g vs 725 g 342 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Reasons to choose Hasselblad X1D over Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.87x vs 0.62x Larger Viewfinder
Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 20 MP 154% more pixels
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area
28.31µm2 vs 11.22µm2 152% larger pixel area
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Common Strengths of Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus E-M10 IV has external dimensions of 122 x 84 x 49 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.93″) and weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) (including batteries). Hasselblad X1D has external dimensions of 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81″) and weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D. Olympus E-M10 IV is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Hasselblad X1D.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus E-M10 IV is significantly lighter (342g ) than the Hasselblad X1D which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Hasselblad X1D has a Medium format sensor and Olympus E-M10 IV has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Olympus E-M10 IV's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Hasselblad X1D lenses.

Weight Comparison

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E-M10 IV
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Thickness Comparison

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E-M10 IV
X1D
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Average
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of X1D, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to E-M10 IV.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Olympus E-M10 IV features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Hasselblad X1D has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to E-M10 IV.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D: Sensor Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor. On the other hand, Hasselblad X1D has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Hasselblad X1D's sensor provides 31MP more than Olympus E-M10 IV's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the E-M10 IV and X1D sensor size comparison.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D Cameras


As seen above, Hasselblad X1D has a 6.4x Larger sensor area than Olympus E-M10 IV. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Olympus E-M10 IV has an advantage over Hasselblad X1D. There are 120 lenses for Olympus E-M10 IV's Micro Four Thirds mount, on the other hand there are only 13 lenses for Hasselblad X1D's Hasselblad X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Olympus E-M10 IV has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization (IS) which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. E-M10 IV's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 4.5-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Hasselblad X1D doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 0 lenses for Hasselblad X mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Olympus E-M10 IV Lenses # of Hasselblad X1D Lenses
Standard Zoom 18 1
Standard Prime 15 5
Wideangle Zoom 6 n/a
Wideangle Prime 32 5
Telephoto Zoom 19 n/a
Telephoto Prime 11 2
SuperZoom 8 n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 5 n/a
Macro Prime 4 n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 n/a
TOTAL 120 13

What types of Photography are Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus E-M10 IV for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Olympus E-M10 IV for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Hasselblad X1D for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 IV for Sports Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.7fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
121 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Environmental Sealings
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.3fps
Focus Points
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Olympus E-M10 IV for Daily Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X1D for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
383g
Body Thickness 49mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
725g
Body Thickness 71mm
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 IV for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Hasselblad X1D: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus E-M10 IV and Hasselblad X1D scores compare:

Olympus E-M10 IV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #77 out of 109 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #139 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Hasselblad X1D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #44 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Hasselblad X1D has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus E-M10 IV and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus E-M10 IV
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Hasselblad X1D vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Hasselblad X1D
Brand Olympus Hasselblad
Announced 2020-08-04 2016-06-22
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Medium format
Dimensions 17.4 x 13 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 226.20mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 8272 x 6200
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 121 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Hasselblad X
Number of Available Lenses 120 13
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x 0.87x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync 1/250s 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.7 fps 2.3 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 383g 725g
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm 150 x 98 x 71mm
Battery Life 360 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 102
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 4489
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