EOS R8vs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Hasselblad X2D 100C
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
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
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
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £3,999 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP | 100.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | None | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 2.7fps | 3.3fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 766g body only | 895g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Hasselblad XCD | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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