Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs OM-D E-M10 IVvs 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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
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 om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £469 | £899 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 15fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 383g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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