EOS RPvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the eos rp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £3,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 50.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | None | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Contrast-detect AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 2.7fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 766g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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