EOS R100vs EOS R50vs 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?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable 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.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
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 r100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | EOS R50 (2023) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £599 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 375g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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