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

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.