Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs M10
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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?
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 — M10 (2017): 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
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
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) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | None | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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