Hasselblad
H6D-100c
100MP medium format modular system for studio, fashion, and commercial work.
$32,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
Hasselblad
X1D II 50C
50MP medium format mirrorless with iconic Hasselblad design.
$5,750
Launch priceReleased Jun 2019
X1D II 50C is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
H6D-100c
Wins
X1D II 50C
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX1D II 50C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 1 EV)
- BX1D II 50C has higher AF points / zones (117 vs 1)
- BX1D II 50C has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 1.5 fps)
- BX1D II 50C has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 920,000)
- AH6D-100c has higher EVF magnification (2.7 × vs 0.78 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareH6D-100c
153 × 131 × 122 mm
1633 g (3.60 lb / 57.60 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
H6D-100c is 15mm wider, 33mm taller, and 34mm thicker than X1D II 50C.
H6D-100c is 913 g heavier than X1D II 50C.
Depth (front-to-back): 122mm H6D-100c · 88mm X1D II 50C
Sensor size, to scale
H6D-100c
53.4 × 40 mm · Full Frame
2136 mm² area
X1D II 50C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
1.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
H6D-100c
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 153, 131, 122
Card types
Adds CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
EVF magnification
2.7 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only H6D-100c supports it
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X1D II 50C
AF low-light limit
-2 EV vs 1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
117 vs 1 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 1.5 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 920,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 1633 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 64
- ✓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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
H6D-100c
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓Modular system
- ✓Stunning detail
- ✓Pro tethering workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Not handheld friendly
- –Slow operation
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 travel, H6D-100c or X1D II 50C?
X1D II 50C scores 6.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for H6D-100c — 720g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the H6D-100c and X1D II 50C?
H6D-100c is 100 MP and X1D II 50C is 50 MP, so the H6D-100c captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the H6D-100c and X1D II 50C have in-body image stabilization?
H6D-100c has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X1D II 50C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the H6D-100c or the X1D II 50C?
H6D-100c reaches 30 fps electronic. X1D II 50C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the H6D-100c and X1D II 50C?
H6D-100c weighs 1633 g and X1D II 50C weighs 720 g, so the X1D II 50C is 913 g lighter.
Do the H6D-100c and X1D II 50C record 4K video?
H6D-100c: 4K up to 25p. X1D II 50C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the H6D-100c and X1D II 50C weather sealed?
H6D-100c: No. X1D II 50C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the H6D-100c and 640 shots for the X1D II 50C, giving the X1D II 50C the edge.
How much does each cost?
H6D-100c launched at $32,995 and X1D II 50C at $5,750. The X1D II 50C is $27,245 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad press materials.