Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica M10-R
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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VS
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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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.
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
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
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Leica M10-R (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 40.9MP |
| Video | None | None |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Manual focus — optical rangefinder |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 660g |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica M-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Leica M10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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