Canon R vs Hasselblad X2D

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R & Hasselblad X2D 100c. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Hasselblad X2D Gallery.

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).

Check out the Canon R versus Hasselblad X2D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.