EOS Mvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- Photographers entering medium format for the first time without full Hasselblad pricing
- Portrait and landscape photographers who want 50MP medium-format files
- X2D 100C buyers on a budget who can live with 50MP over 100MP
- Professionals who want Hasselblad colour and build at a more accessible price
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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