Hasselblad
X1D II 50C 2019
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
£2659
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X1D II 50C vs M10
Quick take: The X1D II 50C has the highest resolution at 50MP; the X1D II 50C is the most affordable; only the X1D II 50C is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X1D II 50C — Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format: The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
M10 — Street & Documentary: The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
X1D II 50C (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
M10 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X1D II 50CHasselblad · 2019 | M10Leica · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,659 usedBest | £8,516 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MPBest | 24.0MP |
| Video | No video | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 5fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA)Best | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g (body only) | 660g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X1D II 50C
M10
Portrait
5.7/10
4.2/10
Street
5.4/10
5.2/10
Travel
5.0/10
4.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
2.0/10
Documentary
4.9/10
1.5/10
Sports & Action
3.6/10
1.8/10
Landscape
6.6/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
3.5/10
1.8/10
Casual
3.4/10
1.7/10
Food
5.2/10
3.5/10
Macro
5.0/10
2.8/10
Architecture
6.3/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
5.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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