Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica SL3vs A6400
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?
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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
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 SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Leica SL3 (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £6,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 875g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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