Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs M11 Monochrom
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Leica
M11 Monochrom (2023)
Starting from £8300 new
Best for Black & White Photography
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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.
Black & White Photography — M11 Monochrom (2023): The M11 Monochrom is the finest black-and-white camera in the world. A 60MP sensor with no colour filter array produces sharpness and tonal depth no colour camera can match — combined with extended high-ISO performance. Manual focus, no video, and an extraordinary price make it a specialist instrument, but for dedicated B&W photographers it is unmatched.
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
M11 Monochrom (2023)
- Dedicated black-and-white photographers who demand the finest possible monochrome files
- Fine art and documentary photographers who work exclusively in B&W
- Leica M system users who want maximum monochrome image quality
- Astrophotographers — monochrome sensors excel at capturing fine star detail
Quick take: The m11 monochrom has the highest resolution at 60mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | M11 Monochrom (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £8,300 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 60.3MP |
| Video | None | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | M11 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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