Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z50 IIvs ZV-E10

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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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) From £399 Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

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.

Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.

↓ 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

ZV-E10 (2021)

  • You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
  • You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
  • You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer

Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)Z50 II (2024)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £3,999 £899 £399
Sensor 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 20.9MP 24.2MP
Video None 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation None None (no IBIS) None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 2.7fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 766g body only 385g body only 343g body only
Dimensions 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots EVF, 2.36M dots None
Screen 3.6" touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
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