X-T5vs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the sony rx100 vii 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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 50.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | None | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 2.7fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 766g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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