EOS Rvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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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?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 r is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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