Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A6700
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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.
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.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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