Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Lumix G9
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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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