EOS RPvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica SL3
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?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £3,999 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 50.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 370 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 766g body only | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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