Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Nikon Zfc
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.39" OLED 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 UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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