Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs PixPro WPZ2
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £100 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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