Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs OM-1 IIvs ZV-E10 II
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.
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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-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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the zv-e10 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) | OM-1 II (2024) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,499 | £679 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.4MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 766g body only | 561g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 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, headphone jack |
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