Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A6300
Hasselblad
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.
Travel, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video — A6300 (2016): The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed body.
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
A6300 (2016)
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a6300 is the most affordable; only the a6300 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A6300 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £449 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 361g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M 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 | A6300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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