Instax Wide Evovs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
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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?
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
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
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
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 instax wide evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | — | 50.0MP |
| Video | N/A | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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