PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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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?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable 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
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
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 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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