EOS R1vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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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?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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 hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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