EOS R50vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Lumix S5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50 (2023) From £599 Best for Beginners & family View EOS R50
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Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) From £7999 Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II

Which should you buy?

Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.

Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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 X2D 100C (2022)

  • You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
  • You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
  • You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today

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 x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R50 (2023)Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Lumix S5 II (2023)
Price £599 £7,999 £1,999
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 100.0MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p None 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic 3.3fps 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) 420 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 375g body only 895g body only 740g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-S / RF Hasselblad XCD Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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