Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs DC-G100D
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
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.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
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
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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