Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Hasselblad
X1D II 50C
50MP medium format mirrorless with iconic Hasselblad design.
$5,750
Launch priceReleased Jun 2019
EOS R6 V is 6.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
X1D II 50C
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 117)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 V is 15mm shorter and 8mm thinner than X1D II 50C but it is also 4mm wider.
EOS R6 V is 32 g lighter than X1D II 50C.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 88mm X1D II 50C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X1D II 50C
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X1D II 50C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X1D II 50C: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 117 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X1D II 50C
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
X1D II 50C
Pros
- ✓Medium format look
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓50MP
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –No IBIS
- –Expensive
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X1D II 50C — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and X1D II 50C is 50 MP, so the X1D II 50C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and X1D II 50C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X1D II 50C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. X1D II 50C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and X1D II 50C weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 V is 32 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and X1D II 50C record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. X1D II 50C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and X1D II 50C weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. X1D II 50C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the X1D II 50C, giving the X1D II 50C the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and X1D II 50C at $5,750. The EOS R6 V is $3,251 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.