Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Pentax 17
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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VS
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £400 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | — |
| Video | None | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 766g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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