What is the difference between a hasidic jew and an orthodox jew?

Answer 1

An Orthodox Jew means someone who is religious- it's more of a general term. There are many branches of religion. Orthodox usually refers to the more observant- not Conservatives or Reforms.
A Hassid is someone who follows in the ways of the Hassidim who came from Europe. They have their own dress codes and certain customs that the rest don't have.

Here- check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasidic_Judaism

Answer 2

I'd have to say the best answer you will get online is the first one here...