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Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Hasselblad X1D II 50C, which was introduced in June 2019 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 51.0MP Medium format sensor. There is 16 months difference between WG-6 and X1D II 50C so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger X1D II 50C, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Hasselblad X1D II 50C Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-06-19
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 3.60" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.7fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 2720 x 1530 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 725g. 150 x 98 x 71 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Hasselblad X1D Compare

Hasselblad X1D II 50C was replaced by Hasselblad X2D 100c. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Hasselblad X2D 100c vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Hasselblad X2D 100c vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Internal Storage
27MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
246 g vs 725 g 479 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 2720 x 1530 Higher Resolution Video
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
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Reasons to choose Hasselblad X1D II 50C over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 20 MP 154% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
117 vs 9 108 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.60 vs 3 0.6 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
2.360k dots vs 1.040k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Sensor Pixel Area
28.31µm2 vs 1.39µm2 1936% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.60" vs 3.60" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 2.360k dots High resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C
In-body Image Stabilization
Digital only vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Hasselblad X1D II 50C has external dimensions of 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81″) and weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 32mm narrower, 32mm shorter and 38mm thinner than Hasselblad X1D II 50C. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in lens but Hasselblad X1D II 50C doesn't. Once you put a lens on X1D II 50C, its thickness will increase significantly.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the the Hasselblad X1D II 50C Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (479g ) than the Hasselblad X1D II 50C which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on X1D II 50C, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Hasselblad X1D II 50C's 3.60" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Hasselblad X1D II 50C's sensor provides 31MP more than Ricoh WG-6's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and X1D II 50C sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C Cameras


As seen above, Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a 51.7x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Hasselblad X1D II 50C for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D II 50C for Street Photography

GOOD
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Hasselblad X1D II 50C for Sports Photography

GOOD
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.7fps
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D II 50C for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
725g
Body Thickness 71mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Hasselblad X1D II 50C for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #539 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #40 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Hasselblad X1D II 50C is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-6. Otherwise, Hasselblad X1D II 50C is the better camera overall.

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Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Brand Ricoh Hasselblad
Announced 2018-02-21 2019-06-19
Body Type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3 Medium format
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 28.07mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 8272 x 6200
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 117
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Hasselblad X
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) no lens
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.60"
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.87x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/10000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 2.7 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 2720 x 1530
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 725g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 150 x 98 x 71mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 102
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 4489
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