Hasselblad
X1D-50c
First mirrorless medium format camera — 50MP CMOS in a stunningly compact Hasselblad body.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2016
OM System
OM-3
Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
OM-3 is 8.6 years newer.
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Wins
X1D-50c
Wins
OM-3
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-3 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
- BOM-3 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AX1D-50c has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 200)
- AX1D-50c has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 20.4 MP)
- AX1D-50c has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX1D-50c
150 × 98 × 71 mm
725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-3
139 × 89 × 46 mm
413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
X1D-50c is 11mm wider, 9mm taller, and 25mm thicker than OM-3.
X1D-50c is 312 g heavier than OM-3.
Depth (front-to-back): 71mm X1D-50c · 46mm OM-3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X1D-50c
150 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-3
139 × 89 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X1D-50c
150 × 71 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-3
139 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X1D-50c
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
OM-3
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
6.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X1D-50c: mount data unavailable
OM-3
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X1D-50c
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 98, 71
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
64 vs 200 — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-3
AF low-light limit
-5.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.3, 88.9, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
1053 vs 117 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Weather sealing
Only OM-3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X1D-50c
Pros
- ✓First mirrorless MF
- ✓Iconic design
- ✓50MP medium format
- ✓XCD mount launch
Cons
- –Very slow AF
- –No IBIS
- –Superseded by X1D II
OM-3
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Modern AF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Premium for MFT
- –Smaller lens selection
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X1D-50c or OM-3?
X1D-50c scores 6.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-3 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X1D-50c and OM-3?
X1D-50c is 50 MP and OM-3 is 20.4 MP, so the X1D-50c captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X1D-50c and OM-3 have in-body image stabilization?
X1D-50c has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-3 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X1D-50c or the OM-3?
X1D-50c reaches 20 fps electronic. OM-3 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X1D-50c and OM-3?
X1D-50c weighs 725 g and OM-3 weighs 413 g, so the OM-3 is 312 g lighter.
Do the X1D-50c and OM-3 record 4K video?
X1D-50c: 4K up to 60p. OM-3: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the X1D-50c and OM-3 weather sealed?
X1D-50c: No. OM-3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the X1D-50c and 640 shots for the OM-3, giving the OM-3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X1D-50c launched at $8,995 and OM-3 at $1,699. The OM-3 is $7,296 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and OM System press materials.