Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A7R III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a7r iii is the most affordable; only the a7r iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| 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" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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