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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
60
Imaging
86
Features
74
Overall
81
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2019
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Refreshed by Hasselblad X2D
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Hasselblad and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D II 50C was manufactured 9 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X1D II 50C scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 X1D II 50C GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
IntroducedJune 2019November 2009Newer by 117 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k920kCrisper screen (+1440k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 X1D II 50C GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C offers outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X1D II 50C vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 60 and 77 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X1D II 50C because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce more detail due to its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography factors
91
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
69
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
74
quiet shutter (1/10,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (2.7 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography advice
65
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
high quality video (2720 x 1530 resolution)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
20
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Company Hasselblad Ricoh
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-06-19 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8272 x 6200 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.60 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/10000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 2720x1530 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Retail cost $5,750 $566