Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs ZV-E10 II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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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?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
- You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
- You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £3,999 | £679 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 50.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | None | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 2.7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 746g body only | 766g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Hasselblad XCD | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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