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YI M1 vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison

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20 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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YI M1 vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing M1 and X1D, two Mirrorless cameras from YI and Hasselblad. YI M1 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera and Hasselblad X1D is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

YI M1 was introduced to market in September 2016 and Hasselblad X1D was launched in June 2016. There is only 3 months difference between M1 and X1D so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

YI M1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-09-19
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 0g. 114 x 64 x 34 mm

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

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how YI M1 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 YI M1 over Hasselblad X1D
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
5.0fps vs 2.3fps 2.7 fps faster
Weight
0 g vs 725 g 725 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Hasselblad X1D over YI M1
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max 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 11.16µm2 153% larger pixel area
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
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Common Strengths of YI M1 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
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
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 YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
YI M1 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 YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. YI M1 has external dimensions of 114 x 64 x 34 mm (4.49 x 2.52 x 1.34″) and weighs 350 (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 YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D. YI M1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 36mm narrower, 34mm shorter and 37mm thinner than Hasselblad X1D.

YI M1 vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. YI M1 is 725g lighter than the Hasselblad X1D but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

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 YI M1 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, YI M1'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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Thickness Comparison

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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 M1.

LCD Screen Size and Features

YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
YI M1 vs Hasselblad X1D: Sensor Comparison

YI M1 has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . 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 YI M1'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 M1 and X1D sensor size comparison.

YI M1 vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D Cameras


As seen above, Hasselblad X1D has a 6.5x Larger sensor area than YI M1. 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.

YI M1 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 YI M1 has an advantage over Hasselblad X1D. There are 119 lenses for YI M1's Micro Four Thirds mount, on the other hand there are only 10 lenses for Hasselblad X1D's Hasselblad X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 32 lenses for Micro Four Thirds mount and 0 lenses for Hasselblad X mount with IS.

Lens Type # of YI M1 Lenses # of Hasselblad X1D Lenses
Standard Zoom 17 1
Standard Prime 15 3
Wideangle Zoom 6 n/a
Wideangle Prime 32 4
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 119 10

What types of Photography are YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare YI M1 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.

YI M1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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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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YI M1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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YI M1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
81 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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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YI M1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
0g
Medium size Body
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
725g
Body Thickness 71mm
Read the details

YI M1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Read the details

YI M1 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 YI M1 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 YI M1 and Hasselblad X1D scores compare:

YI M1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #70 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #343 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Hasselblad X1D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #36 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Hasselblad X1D is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats YI M1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose YI M1. Otherwise, Hasselblad X1D is the better camera overall.

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Hasselblad X1D vs YI M1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General YI M1 Hasselblad X1D
Brand YI Hasselblad
Announced 2016-09-19 2016-06-22
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Medium format
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 224.90mm2 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
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 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 81 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Hasselblad X
Number of Available Lenses 119 10
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 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 4096 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 0g 725g
Dimensions 114 x 64 x 34mm 150 x 98 x 71mm
Battery Life 450 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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