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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
74
Overall
80

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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
  • Introduced June 2019
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D
  • Later Model is Hasselblad X2D
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D II 50C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Hasselblad. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the X1D II 50C (51MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was announced 3 years prior to the X1D II 50C which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the X1D II 50C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

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

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

 X1D II 50C Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedJune 2019January 2017Newer by 29 months
Screen dimension3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S X1D II 50C 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution2360k2360kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys physical measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D II 50C in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the X1D II 50C.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and X1D II 50C is 59 and 60 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and X1D II 50C.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography information
89
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
90
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography details
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Street photography details
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
69
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography information
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography information
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
quiet shutter (1/10,000s)
megapixel count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.7 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Travel photography with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
64
environment proof
has touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
bad battery (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count great (51MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (400 shots)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
lovely big screen (3.60 inch)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging highlights
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
great video quality (2720 x 1530 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Hasselblad X1D II 50C
 Fujifilm GFX 50SHasselblad X1D II 50C
General Information
Company FujiFilm Hasselblad
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2019-06-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 8272 x 6200
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Hasselblad X
Total lenses 12 13
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.60"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.87x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/10000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 2720 x 1530 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 2720x1530
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $5,499 $5,750