EOS R6 Mark IIvs 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?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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 R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
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 r6 mark ii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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