Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we are reviewing the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 8 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X1D II 50C grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X1D II 50C & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X1D II 50C Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with outer dimensions 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X1D II 50C versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X1D II 50C compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D II 50C and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 60 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D II 50C and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will produce more detail having its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent X1D II 50C should have a benefit in sensor tech.