Canon R3 vs Hasselblad X2D

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon R3 versus Hasselblad X2D, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and X2D (100MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and X2D (Medium format) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R3 was released 11 months before the X2D and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R3 scores against the X2D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R3 and Hasselblad X2D 100c. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Hasselblad X2D Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 provides outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Hasselblad X2D has proportions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R3 compared to the X2D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and X2D is 52 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and X2D.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Hasselblad X2D will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 76 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older R3 will be behind in sensor tech.