Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A6100
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Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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