Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D
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Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Launched July 2020
- Newer Model is Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Hasselblad X Mount
- 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
- Released June 2016
- Later Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Hasselblad. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and X1D (51MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and X1D (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The R6 was launched 4 years after the X1D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X1D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R6 grades versus the X1D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 and Hasselblad X1D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Hasselblad X1D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Hasselblad X1D
R6 | X1D | |||
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Released | July 2020 | ![]() | June 2016 | Newer by 50 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+700k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Canon R6
X1D | R6 |
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Common features in the Canon R6 and Hasselblad X1D
R6 | X1D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R6 comes with outside measurements 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 has sizing of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
See the Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the R6 versus the X1D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and X1D is 61 and 60 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and X1D.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Hasselblad X1D will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern R6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 vs Hasselblad X1D Specifications
Canon EOS R6 | Hasselblad X1D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Hasselblad |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 | Hasselblad X1D |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-07-09 | 2016-06-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1 and 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 8272 x 6200 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 6072 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Hasselblad X |
Total lenses | 17 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 2.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 725 grams (1.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 102 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 4489 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail cost | $2,499 | $6,495 |