Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | 907X & CFV 100C | X1D II 50C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.4 | ||
| Street | -1.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | -1.7 | ||
| Macro | -1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
| Spec | 907X & CFV 100C | X1D II 50C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,400 | £3,999 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 100MP | 50MP | ↓ |
| Video | None (stills-only camera) | No video | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF (294 points) with face detection | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 2.7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 620g (body + back, with battery) | 766g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Hasselblad XCD | |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B slot + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
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