Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A1
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Sony
A1 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting
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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.
Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
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
A1 (2021)
- Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
- Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
- Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
- A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything
Quick take: The a1 has the highest resolution at 50mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable; only the a1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | None | 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic with full AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 737g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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