Hasselblad
X1D II 50C 2019
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
£3999
list price · used from £3161 at eBay
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X1D II 50C vs Z6 III
Quick take: The X1D II 50C has the highest resolution at 50MP; the Z6 III is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X1D II 50C — Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format: The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
X1D II 50C (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Z6 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X1D II 50CHasselblad · 2019 | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £2,199Best |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MPBest | 24.5MP |
| Video | No video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 766g (body only) | 760g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X1D II 50C
Z6 III
Portrait
5.7/10
8.4/10
Street
5.4/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
8.3/10
Documentary
4.9/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
3.6/10
9.2/10
Landscape
6.6/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
3.5/10
8.9/10
Casual
3.3/10
5.2/10
Food
5.2/10
7.5/10
Macro
5.0/10
7.0/10
Architecture
6.3/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.6/10
Filmmaking
—
7.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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