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Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Old Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Hasselblad and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The X2D was released 13 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the X2D grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 X2D GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedSeptember 2022November 2009Newer by 157 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k920kCrisper screen (+1440k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Hasselblad X2D

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 X2D GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Hasselblad X2D features exterior measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the X2D versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 56 and 77 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will render extra detail as a result of its extra 88MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern X2D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is amazing (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (895 grams)
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
90
quiet shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.3 frames/s)
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X2D
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
61
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
resolution is amazing (100MP)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (895g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
49
has built in flash
bad battery power (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
missing Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution ( resolution)
heavier than competitors in class (895g)
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Hasselblad X2D vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Hasselblad X2D 100cRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Make Hasselblad Ricoh
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2009-11-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11656 x 8742 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 294 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.60" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 453 gr (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $8,199 $566