X-T5vs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Nikon Zfc
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?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
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 Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 50.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | None | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 2.7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 766g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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