X-T2vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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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, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
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-t2 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| 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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