Ever wondered if Multi-Shot digital backs truly out resolve single shot digital backs? Would an 80 megapixel single shot back have the ability to come close to a 50 megapixel multi-shot? Yeah, but have you ever actually shot one against another in a controlled situation? And how big of a role do the raw processing engines play against each other in this situation? We searched online and were shocked to see the lack of any good tests with one versus another. No problem. Here it is. And please remember that we are unbiased testers. We are not going to make judgements or define a winner. Very importantly with all of our tests, we are here just to show an comparison. We leave it up to you to decide which system is superior. The raws are linked below.
Testing Notes for Leaf Aptus II-12 and Hasselblad 4D-50MS
- H4D-50MS on a Hasselblad H4D body and 80mm lens
- Leaf Aptus II-12 on a Phase One 645DF body and 80mm LS lens
- All images were taken at ISO 50, 1/125 at f/11
- Profoto Acute Strobes with Profoto soft boxes
- Capture One 7.1.3 drove the Leaf Aptus II-12
- Phocus V2.7.4 drove the H4D-50MS
- An LCC was applied to the Leaf Aptus II-12 for evenness of light
- Both cameras were mounted on a Cambo Copy Stand
- Distance from the chart/painting to the image plane was 132cm
- Resolution Chart Dimensions: 79cm X 41cm
- Painting Dimensions: 71cm X 56cm
* Single shot mode was also used with the Hasselblad H4D-50MS. However, comparing the 50mp vs. 80mp was not a fair comparison. If you would like a link to this file then please drop us a line and will gladly send you the download link.
Resolution Chart
Our resolution chart at ISO 50, f/11, 1/125 on each back
24 and 26 Line pairs per mm
400% Pixel Peeping
Painting Reproduction
100% Zoom
Digital Back Specifications Table
|
Leaf Aptus-II 12 |
H4D-50MS |
| CCD Size |
53.7 X 40.3 mm |
36.7 X 49.1 mm |
| Pixels |
10,320 X 7,752 |
6,132 X 8,176 |
| Resolution |
80 MP |
50 MP |
Capture Rate
(sec/frame) |
1.5 |
1.1 |
| File Size |
165 MB (.MOS) |
65 MB (.FFF) |
File Size
(Lossless Compressed) |
107 MB (.MOS) |
N/A |
| 16-bit TIFF RGB |
480 MB |
300 MB |
| 8-Bit RGB |
240 MB |
150 MB |
| ISO Sensitivity |
50-800 |
50-800 |
| Dynamic Range |
12 f-stops |
N/A |
| Color Depth |
16 bits
(65,536 levels per channel) |
16 bits
(65,536 levels per channel) |