Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £499 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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