Hasselblad X1D vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

The following is a detailed analysis of the Hasselblad X1D and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Hasselblad and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The X1D was brought out 4 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X1D grades vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Hasselblad X1D & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X1D Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X1D features outer dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with 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") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the X1D compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1D and GXR Mount A12 is 60 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1D and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will deliver extra detail having its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent X1D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.