Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica Q2
Hasselblad
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, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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 Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the leica q2 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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