Hero 13 Blackvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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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?
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
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
Hero 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
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 hero 13 black is the most affordable; only the hero 13 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 13 Black (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 | None |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 13 Black | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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