Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica SL2
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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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 SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | None | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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