Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the om-5 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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