Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Nikon D7500vs 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.
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.
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
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
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 hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 8fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 640g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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