X-Halfvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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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?
Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience — X-Half (2025): The X-Half isn't trying to compete on specs — it's a creative, lifestyle-first camera that recreates the fun and constraints of half-frame film photography in a digital body. For photographers who want a fun second camera for personal projects, travel diaries, or simply shooting without overthinking, it's a genuinely enjoyable and unique product.
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
X-Half (2025)
- Creative photographers who want a fun, film-inspired digital camera for personal projects
- Travel photographers who want a pocketable, simple camera for everyday memories
- Fujifilm fans who enjoy film simulations and want a unique format to shoot in
- Beginners who want an enjoyable, low-pressure camera that encourages considered shooting
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 x-half is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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