GFX 50S IIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica M11
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?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
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 M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the gfx 50s ii is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £3,999 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 50.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | None | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Contrast-detect AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 2.7fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 766g body only | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Hasselblad XCD | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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