GFX 50S IIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Nikon D7500
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.
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
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
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 gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £3,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 50.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | None | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Contrast-detect AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 2.7fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 900g 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 | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | 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 G-mount (medium format) | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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