Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z50 II
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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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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