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Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Replaced the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon R versus Hasselblad X2D, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and X2D (100MP) and the R (Full frame) and X2D (Medium format) possess different sensor size.

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The R was released 5 years earlier than the X2D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R grades vs the X2D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Hasselblad X2D

 R X2D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Canon R

 X2D R 
IntroducedSeptember 2022September 2018Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3.60"3.2"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon R and Hasselblad X2D

 R X2D 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon R has got outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X2D has specifications of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R versus the X2D.

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and X2D is 62 and 56 respectively.

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and X2D.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 70 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older R will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography advice
Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
95
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R
Street photography with Hasselblad X2D
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography information
Hasselblad X2D Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (370 per charge)
89
silent shooting (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography info
Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
60
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
megapixel count great (100 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R
Landscape photography with Hasselblad X2D
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (370 per charge)
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging features
Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
30
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great ( pxls)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
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Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Hasselblad X2D
 Canon EOS RHasselblad X2D 100c
General Information
Make Canon Hasselblad
Model Canon EOS R Hasselblad X2D 100c
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-05 2022-09-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 100MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 4:3
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 11656 x 8742
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5655 294
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Hasselblad X
Total lenses 17 13
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.60 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.87x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4080s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 895 grams (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 420 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,299 $8,199