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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
74
Overall
80
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
52
Features
39
Overall
46

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Released June 2019
  • Older Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X2D
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X1D II 50C (51MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the X1D II 50C (Medium format) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The X1D II 50C was brought out 7 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1D II 50C grades versus the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 X1D II 50C GXR Mount A12 
RevealedJune 2019August 2011Fresher by 96 months
Display size3.60"3"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 GXR Mount A12 X1D II 50C 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 X1D II 50C GXR Mount A12 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C enjoys physical measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the X1D II 50C versus the GXR Mount A12.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X1D II 50C and GXR Mount A12 is 60 and 84 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1D II 50C and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X1D II 50C due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer you extra detail having its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X1D II 50C provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography features
90
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
73
silent mode (1/10,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.7 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60")
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
high video quality (2720 x 1530 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Hasselblad X1D II 50CRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Manufacturer Hasselblad Ricoh
Model type Hasselblad X1D II 50C Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-06-19 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 13 -
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.60 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/9000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/10000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 2720 x 1530 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 2720x1530 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 370 gr (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $5,750 $349