Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs A9
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Sony
A9 (2017)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action 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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.
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
A9 (2017)
- Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
- Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
- Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
- Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a9 is the most affordable; only the a9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | A9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 673g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| 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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