Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs ZV-E10

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) From £3999 Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) From £399 Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

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.

Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

ZV-E10 (2021)

  • You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
  • You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
  • You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer

Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £3,999 £399
Sensor 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 24.2MP
Video None 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation None None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 2.7fps 11fps
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 766g body only 343g body only
Dimensions 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots None
Screen 3.6" touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
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