Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Hasselblad X2D 100C
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.
Who should buy what
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
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- Fine art and commercial photographers who want 100MP medium format with IBIS
- X1D II owners upgrading to double the resolution and in-body stabilisation
- Studio and landscape photographers who want the finest detail available
- Professionals for whom image quality is the only consideration
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 100.0MP |
| Video | None | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 3.3fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 895g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Hasselblad X2D 100C |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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