Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Sigma fp L
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 50.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 2.7fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 766g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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