Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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