Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | None | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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