EOS R10vs EOS R8vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
- You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
- You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as specs
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | EOS R8 (2023) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,099 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 461g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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