GFX 100vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
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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?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
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
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
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 gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable; only the gfx 100 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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