Hasselblad H6D-100C vs Hasselblad X1D II 50c — Which Is Better?
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Hasselblad · Medium Format · 100 MP · Medium Format · 4K video
Hasselblad H6D-100C
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Hasselblad · Medium Format · 50 MP · Medium Format · 2.7K video
Hasselblad X1D II 50c
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Hasselblad H6D-100C and the Hasselblad X1D II 50c are both medium format cameras, but they split sharply on size and weight. The H6D-100C, released in 2016, measures 153 x 131 x 122 mm and weighs 1633 g. The X1D II 50c, from 2019, is much smaller at 148 x 97 x 70 mm and 766 g, a full 867 g lighter. Their lens systems are separate as well. The H6D-100C uses the Hasselblad H system, while the X1D II 50c uses a Canon EF mount, so any lens choice is made within one system rather than shared between them. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
April 1, 2016 | June 19, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Medium Format | Medium Format |
| Camera size | 153 x 131 x 122 mm | 148 x 97 x 70 mm |
| Camera weight | 1633 g | 766 g |
| Optics | 66/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe H6D-100C is the stronger choice when you want maximum detail from every frame. Its 100 MP sensor doubles the X1D II 50c's 50 MP pixel count, giving more pixels to crop with or to drive very large prints. The X1D II 50c counters with a far more detailed electronic viewfinder, 3,690,000 dots against 920,000, making composition and focus checks clearer at the eyepiece. It also runs faster sequences at 2.7 fps against 1.5 fps, helpful when a portrait subject will not stay still. Both share a 1/2000 second top shutter speed, and neither offers in-body stabilisation. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
100 MP050 | 50 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
11600 x 8700 | 8272 x 6200 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
53.4 x 40 | 44 x 33 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Medium Format | Medium Format |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
1.5 fps045 | 2.7 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Hasselblad H system | Canon EF |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
6430200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
6430200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
128003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
360044080 | 408044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 200080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
00300 | 1170300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 92000009900000 | 369000009900000 |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
— | Unspecified |
| Video | 56/100 | 50/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideo4K recording makes the H6D-100C the better pick when video matters alongside stills. It records up to 4K, while the X1D II 50c tops out at 2.7K, so the X1D II 50c's footage has less detail headroom for cropping or large screens. Their maximum frame rates match at 30 fps, and both record H.264 footage. The H6D-100C also offers Hasselblad RAW video, which gives more scope for adjusting colour and tone in post-production. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K |  2.7K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 2720 x 1530 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
Hasselblad RAW, H.264 | H. 264 |
| Features | 68/100 | 87/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X1D II 50c is the better-connected camera for location work. It has GPS to geotag landscape and travel images, plus Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi for pairing with a phone. Its 3.6-inch TFT LCD also offers 2,360,000 dots against 920,000 on the H6D-100C's 3-inch screen, so playback review is crisper. The H6D-100C keeps one practical extra of its own, a built-in flash for fill light when no strobe is packed. Both offer touch control, live view, weather sealing and external flash support, and neither has an articulating screen. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
No |  Yes |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.6" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9200001150001500000 | 23600001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
✗ | ✗ |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
No |  Yes |
| Storage & battery | 57/100 | 49/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe H6D-100C is better set up for long shooting sessions. Its battery is rated for 420 shots against 300 for the X1D II 50c, and its dual slots accept SD plus CFast cards, while the X1D II 50c's dual slots take SD only. Neither charges over USB, so spare batteries matter for both. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible), Cfast | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Rechargeable Li-ion | 3400 mAh li-ion |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
420 shots1505000 | 300 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the H6D-100C when resolution is the job. Its 100 MP sensor suits studio product work, large landscape prints and heavy cropping, and its 4K video rounds out a commercial kit. Choose the X1D II 50c when you want medium format you can carry. Its compact body, detailed viewfinder, GPS and Bluetooth suit travel and handheld shooting. The lens mounts differ, so start from the lenses each system offers.