Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Sigma fp Lvs A7C II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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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.
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Sigma fp L (2021) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 61.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | None | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 18fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 427g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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