Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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 R50 (2023)
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £2,099 | £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 (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 670g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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