Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A7 IV
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a7 iv is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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