Fujifilm X-T4vs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Ricoh GR IIIx
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
- You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
- Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary
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
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-t4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £3,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | None | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 2.7fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 766g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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