PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
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 powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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