Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Nikon Z8vs Sigma fp L
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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 Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the nikon z8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 45.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | None | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 6-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 910g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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