Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Lumix S9
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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 Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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