Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs BF
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the bf is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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