Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z50 IIvs OM-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) From £3999 Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) From £899 Best for All-round photography View Z50 II
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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II

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.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Z50 II (2024)

  • You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
  • You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
  • You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the om-1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)Z50 II (2024)OM-1 II (2024)
Price £3,999 £899 £1,499
Sensor 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 20.9MP 20.4MP
Video None 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation None None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS)
Burst Rate 2.7fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 766g body only 385g body only 561g body only
Dimensions 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots EVF, 2.36M dots EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification
Screen 3.6" touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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