X-T1vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary 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?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| 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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