Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs G85
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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.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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