Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs GH4
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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