Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) From £3999 Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) From £999 Best for All-round & video View A6700

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.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ Full specifications below

Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)

  • You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
  • You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
  • You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as specs

A6700 (2023)

  • You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
  • You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
  • You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor

Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a6700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)A6700 (2023)
Price £3,999 £999
Sensor 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 26.0MP
Video None 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 2.7fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 766g body only 493g body only
Dimensions 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.6" touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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