Hasselblad
X1D II 50C 2019
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
£2659
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X1D II 50C vs A5100
Quick take: The X1D II 50C has the highest resolution at 50MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the X1D II 50C is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X1D II 50C — Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format: The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X1D II 50C (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X1D II 50CHasselblad · 2019 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,659 used | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | No video | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 6fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 766g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X1D II 50C
A5100
Portrait
5.7/10
5.4/10
Street
5.4/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.0/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
3.5/10
Documentary
4.9/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
3.6/10
4.7/10
Landscape
6.6/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
3.5/10
5.5/10
Casual
3.4/10
5.2/10
Food
5.2/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.0/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.7/10
Fun & simple
—
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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