Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z5
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the z5 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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