EOS M50vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market 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.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
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 m50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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