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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Hasselblad X1D II 50C
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 2720 x 1530 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2019
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Newer Model is Hasselblad X2D
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Hasselblad X1D II 50C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Hasselblad. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the X1D II 50C (51MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 8 months before the X1D II 50C so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the X1D II 50C in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Fujifilm GFX 50R X1D II 50C 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 X1D II 50C Fujifilm GFX 50R 
RevealedJune 2019September 2018More recent by 8 months
Screen dimensions3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Fujifilm GFX 50R X1D II 50C 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution2360k2360kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has proportions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Hasselblad X1D II 50C in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the X1D II 50C.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and X1D II 50C is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and X1D II 50C.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Portrait photography camera
90
manual focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
91
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography factors
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography factors
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography advice
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography advice
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
73
silent shutter (1/10,000s)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (2.7 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography details
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography details
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
low battery life (400 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.60")
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging advice
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
high res video (2720 x 1530 resolution)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Hasselblad X1D II 50C
 Fujifilm GFX 50RHasselblad X1D II 50C
General Information
Make FujiFilm Hasselblad
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2019-06-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1 and 4:3
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 8272 x 6200
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 117 117
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Hasselblad X
Available lenses 12 13
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.60"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.87x
Features
Min shutter speed 360s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/10000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 2720 x 1530 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 2720x1530
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 102
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 4489
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at release $4,499 $5,750