Hasselblad X1D vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below is a extensive analysis of the Hasselblad X1D versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was launched 4 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X1D matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Hasselblad X1D and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X1D features exterior measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Hasselblad X1D versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer X1D should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.