Canon EOS 5DS R vs Hasselblad X1D-50c

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 5DS R and the Hasselblad X1D-50c, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS 5DS R was introduced in February 2015 and Hasselblad X1D-50c was introduced in June 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 5DS R over Hasselblad X1D-50c.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X1D-50c over Canon EOS 5DS R.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS 5DS R has a 3.2" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Hasselblad X1D-50c has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Hasselblad X1D-50c also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Hasselblad X1D-50c) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Canon EOS 5DS R has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderHasselblad X1D-50c has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

Canon EOS 5DS R features a 50.6 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Hasselblad X1D-50c features a 51 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1082.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Canon EOS 5DS R is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 8688 x 5792 resolution. Hasselblad X1D-50c can take pictures up to 8272 x 6200 resolution.

Lens Mount

Canon EOS 5DS R has Canon EF lens mount and Hasselblad X1D-50c has Hasselblad X lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Canon EOS 5DS R its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to Medium format sensor in Hasselblad X1D-50c its crop factor is equal to 0.79x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 0.79.

No Low-Pass Filter on Canon EOS 5DS R

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Canon EOS 5DS R. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS 5DS R it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Hasselblad X1D-50c nothing can be done. On Hasselblad X1D-50c it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS 5DS R nothing can be done.

Built-in GPS on Hasselblad X1D-50c

Hasselblad X1D-50c has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Hasselblad X1D-50c

Hasselblad X1D-50c has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 5DS R has a Mini HDMI and Hasselblad X1D-50c has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon EOS 5DS R comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 700 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS 5DS R has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Hasselblad X1D-50c has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

Shutter

Canon EOS 5DS R has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 5DS R, and up to 1/2000 sec on Hasselblad X1D-50c. Canon EOS 5DS R can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Hasselblad X1D-50c can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS 5DS R has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 61 (41 cross-type) focusing points and Hasselblad X1D-50c has . Canon EOS 5DS R has detection range from -2 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 5DS R ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 5DS R. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 5DS R and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Hasselblad X1D-50c.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Canon EOS 5DS R. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 5DS R and 1/2000 sec on Hasselblad X1D-50c.

Canon EOS 5DS R body has dimensions of 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99") and Hasselblad X1D-50c body has dimensions of 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81"). Canon EOS 5DS R weighs 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) and Hasselblad X1D-50c weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz).

Canon EOS 5DS R

Hasselblad X1D-50c

152 mm

116 mm

150 mm

98 mm

116 mm

98 mm

76 mm

71 mm