Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z5 II
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the z5 ii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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