Canon R6 II vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Here, we will be matching up the Canon R6 II versus Hasselblad X1D II 50C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Hasselblad. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) have totally different sensor size.

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The R6 II was released 3 years later than the X1D II 50C and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R6 II grades against the X1D II 50C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Hasselblad X1D II 50C. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R6 II Gallery and Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II has physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon R6 II versus Hasselblad X1D II 50C in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 II versus the X1D II 50C.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and X1D II 50C is 61 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and X1D II 50C.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R6 II because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher R6 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.