X-T30vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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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, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
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-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
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-t30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | None |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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