The Hasselblad X1D II 50C is a mirrorless medium format camera featuring a 50-megapixel 44x33mm CMOS sensor, 117-point autofocus, a 3.6-inch touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, USB-C connectivity, and a 650g all-metal body — designed for photographers who want medium format image quality in a genuinely portable package.
Key Specifications
- Sensor: 50MP medium format CMOS, 44×33mm
- Crop factor: 0.79× (larger than full frame)
- Autofocus: 117-point phase-detection AF
- ISO range: 100–25,600
- Shutter: Up to 1/2000s, rated 200,000 actuations
- Burst rate: 2.7 fps
- Viewfinder: 100% coverage electronic viewfinder
- LCD: 3.6-inch touchscreen, 2,359,296 pixels (non-articulating)
- Connectivity: USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microphone jack, headphone jack
- Storage: SD card
- Lens mount: Hasselblad X
- Weight: 650g (body only)
What makes the Hasselblad X1D II 50C special?
The X1D II 50C sits in a very specific niche: it gives you a sensor that's larger than full frame — with a 0.79× crop factor, meaning your field of view is actually wider than on a 35mm camera — while keeping the body lighter than most DSLRs. At 650g, it's remarkable for a medium format system.
The 44×33mm sensor captures a dramatically larger surface area than a full-frame 36×24mm chip. More surface area means bigger photosites, which translates into richer tonal gradations, smoother colour transitions, and highlight/shadow recovery that simply isn't available on smaller formats. Landscape and portrait photographers who print large or do heavy retouching feel this difference immediately in post.
Compared to the Hasselblad X2D 100C, the X1D II trades 100MP resolution and built-in IBIS for a more compact, lighter design and a lower entry point into the Hasselblad X ecosystem. If you don't need 100MP files and prefer a sleeker body, the X1D II is the logical choice. The Fujifilm GFX 50R is a direct competitor in the medium format mirrorless space — it also uses a 50MP sensor — but the X1D II's colour science and Hasselblad's natural colour solution processing produce a distinctly different rendering that many portrait and wedding photographers specifically seek out.
The X1D II accepts the growing range of Hasselblad XCD lenses. Native glass options include the Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/3.5, the XCD 80mm f/1.9, and the XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E, covering most professional shooting scenarios. Third-party and vintage lenses from systems like Mamiya 645 and Hasselblad V can also be adapted to the X mount.
