Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A6000
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
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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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £249 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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