Canon R5 vs Hasselblad X2D

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon R5 and Hasselblad X2D, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Hasselblad. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and X2D (100MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and X2D (Medium format) offer different sensor size.

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The R5 was launched 3 years prior to the X2D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R5 grades versus the X2D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 and Hasselblad X2D 100c. The complete galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery and Hasselblad X2D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon R5 has got outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X2D has specifications of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the R5 and the X2D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and X2D is 59 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and X2D.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 55 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged R5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.