Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs GH7
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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.
Video & Documentary — GH7 (2024): The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
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
GH7 (2024)
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the gh7 is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | None | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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