X-T5vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
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-t5 is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| 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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