Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs FX3
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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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 Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the fx3 is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X1D II 50C | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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