EOS R10vs X-A7vs 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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
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 x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | X-A7 (2019) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £399 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 6fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 320g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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