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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Hasselblad X1D II 50C front
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
74
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Superseded the Hasselblad X1D
  • Successor is Hasselblad X2D
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Hasselblad. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and X1D II 50C (51MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and X1D II 50C (Medium format) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 20 months later than the X1D II 50C which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades versus the X1D II 50C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Fujifilm X-E4 X1D II 50C 
IntroducedJanuary 2021June 2019More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D II 50C over the Fujifilm X-E4

 X1D II 50C Fujifilm X-E4 
Screen dimension3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1620kClearer screen (+740k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C

 Fujifilm X-E4 X1D II 50C 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 features external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X1D II 50C has proportions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the X1D II 50C.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and X1D II 50C is 86 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and X1D II 50C.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C will offer you greater detail due to its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography info
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
91
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Hasselblad X1D II 50C as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
69
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography highlights
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Sports photography highlights
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
73
quiet shutter (1/10,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.7 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Travel photography highlights
88
good battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
65
weather proof
boasts touch focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography advice
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
Vlogging with Hasselblad X1D II 50C
82
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen
video res high (2720 x 1530 pixels)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C
 Fujifilm X-E4Hasselblad X1D II 50C
General Information
Company FujiFilm Hasselblad
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2019-06-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 8272 x 6200
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Hasselblad X
Available lenses 58 13
Crop factor 1.5 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.60"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.87x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/10000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 2.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 2720 x 1530 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 2720x1530
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 364g (0.80 lbs) 725g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $849 $5,750