Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A7 IVvs Sony A7R V
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
A7 IV (2021)
- You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
- You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
- You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
- You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7 iv is the most affordable; only the a7 iv, sony a7r v are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A7 IV (2021) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £2,299 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 33.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 659g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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