EOS R50vs 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?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
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 r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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