Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder 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?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
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 fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | None |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| 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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