Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs M11-P
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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.
Documentary & Street — M11-P (2023): The M11-P is the M11 made more discreet and verifiable — all-black with no logo, and the world's first camera with Content Credentials built in. The same 60MP rangefinder brilliance as the M11, with added significance for documentary and journalistic work where image authenticity cannot be disputed.
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-P (2023)
- Documentary photographers and photojournalists who need provable image authenticity
- Street photographers who want the most discreet M-series camera ever produced
- Leica collectors who want the definitive M11 variant
- Professionals working where image integrity must be cryptographically verified
Quick take: The m11-p 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-P (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £7,500 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| 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-P |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| 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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