Canon R3 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon R3 versus Hasselblad X1D II 50C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Hasselblad. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) use different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was released 2 years later than the X1D II 50C and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the R3 scores against the X1D II 50C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery and Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 enjoys outer measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R3 versus Hasselblad X1D II 50C in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the R3 and the X1D II 50C.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and X1D II 50C is 52 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and X1D II 50C.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide more detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher R3 provides an edge in sensor technology.