EOS R10vs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Lumix S5 II
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.
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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
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
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
- You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
- You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | None | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 766g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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