Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Nikon D7500
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
View Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £3,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 50.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 2.7fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 766g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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