Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Hasselblad X1D II 50C is Hasselblad's Pro Mirrorless camera originally revealed on June of 2019. The camera comes with a 51MP, CMOS Medium format sized sensor and has a full resolution of 8272 x 6200.

Hasselblad launched this camera in an effort to replace the earlier Hasselblad X1D (Read Full Comparison) and afterwards brought out the newer Hasselblad X2D (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to update this model.

The X1D II 50C stands at #30 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras and over all #48 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please try out our Smart camera finder to find camera listings based on your custom factors.

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The Hasselblad X1D II 50C is part of a family of digital cameras. You can view the detailed range underneath.

You can check the X1D II 50C from different angles in the gallery below.

Below is a selection of positives and negatives of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C based on aspects which are often regarded as necessary in a camera.

The size of the sensor in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is 44mm x 33mm (Medium format). The 1,452 mm² sensor can capture 8272 x 6200 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1 and 4:3.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 51 megapixels and gives a native ISO range of 100 - 25600. RAW format is supported therefore you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the X1D II 50C's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The X1D II 50C sensor comes with a crop factor of 0.8 and is highlighted in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C weighs around 1.60 pounds (725g or 25.57 oz) and the measurement of the camera is 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8"). The weight of average Pro Mirrorless camera is 722g so the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is similar when compared to various rivals.

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Here is a picture of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C besides a soda to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view underneath will provide the button layout on the X1D II 50C.

The X1D II 50C works with the Hasselblad X mount and has 10 lenses to choose from. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the X1D II 50C.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.865mmf/2.8 727g

Hasselblad XCD 135mm F2.8135mmf/2.8 935g

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Hasselblad XCD 90mm F3.290mmf/3.2 619g

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.545mmf/3.5 475g

Hasselblad XCD 120mm F3.5 Macro120mmf/3.5 970g

Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P45mmf/4230g

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Hasselblad XCD 30mm F3.531mmf/3.5550g

The X1D II 50C has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC or Bluetooth support can easily be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You can send pictures and oftentimes adjust settings without the hassle of connecting straight to the camera.

A few applications even enable a Liveview and release the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it could be attached to an external monitor. The majority of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB socket.

The highest possible video quality in the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is 2720 x 1530 and it can shoot in H.264 format. 1530p gives an exceptional quality for video recording. You will be able to crop to 1080p in order to get clearer results. Be wary of the huge file sizes and make sure you have got decent SD cards that have fast write speed. The camera does include both headphone and mic socket making it incredibly useful while recording audio.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C provides weather proofing making it a great option to use for tricky conditions. This is especially handy in case you are uncertain about the conditions you might encounter for outdoor photography.

The Hasselblad X1D II 50C comes with a 3.60" fixed display supporting a resolution of 2,360k dots.

Additionally the display is touch friendly which means you will be able to change focus points plus adjust settings using your finger.

Photography Glossary

The ViewFinder details regarding Hasselblad X1D II 50C are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Resolution 3,690k dots
• ViewFinder Coverage 100 percent
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.87x

Viewfinders are quite handy for sunny outdoor conditions which can make the camera display washed out and hard to view.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C continuous shooting rate is 2.7 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000s. The camera also features silent electronic shutter of 1/10000s. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter could cause "rolling shutter" in certain lighting conditions.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C boasts external flash support but is without in-built flash. The maximum flash sync is 1/2000s.

Hasselblad X1D II 50C boasts just Contrast Detect AF and does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier and precise when compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

The Sensor comes with 117 focus points to select from. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has touch to focus. You can use your fingers in order to adjust focus points. It also comes with Tracking AF for subjects on the move. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has manual focus in case it is required for low light scenarios or you want more exact focus control.

The average Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X has got the best (870) battery life for this class of cameras.

Here is a listing of Pro Mirrorless cameras which have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
X1D II 50C vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
X1D II 50C vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
X1D II 50C vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
X1D II 50C vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
X1D II 50C vs M11700 yesnono

The following diagram displays a outline of the Hasselblad X1D II 50C for varying types of photography. To learn more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Hasselblad X1D II 50C receives a points tally of 91 which is exceptional, meaning that it is a tremendous fit for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans heavily to sensor size, support for RAW photos plus the flexibility to utilize off-camera lighting.

Having a nice score of 69, the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is a good pick to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A very good sports photography points tally of 73 means the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is a fine choice for shooting sports. A camera must have excellent tracking plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is super important when choosing a travel camera. All round, the Hasselblad X1D II 50C gets a nice 65 as a travelling camera which is a fine option for your journeys.

For anybody planning to pick a camera for landscape photographs, the most essential aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Hasselblad X1D II 50C with it's impressive score of 80 as a landscape camera is a wonderful option compared to its competitors.

A vlogging camera should come with a articulating screen, mic port and if possible IBIS. Taking all things into account, the Hasselblad X1D II 50C is not appropriate for vlogging as it comes to a lousy score of 32.

If you need alternatives to the X1D II 50C, here is a list of the top scored cameras which fall under the family of Pro Mirrorless.

The line graph down below gives you an overview of the X1D II 50C versus it's highest rated rivals suggested previously.

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