Canon R5 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon R5 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Hasselblad. The image resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the X1D II 50C (51MP) is relatively comparable but the R5 (Full frame) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) boast different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was manufactured 13 months after the X1D II 50C which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R5 scores versus the X1D II 50C for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 & Hasselblad X1D II 50C. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 offers physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the R5 against the X1D II 50C.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 and X1D II 50C is 59 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and X1D II 50C.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger R5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.