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Hasselblad

X1D-50c

First mirrorless medium format camera — 50MP CMOS in a stunningly compact Hasselblad body.

$8,995

Launch price

Released Jun 2016

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Hasselblad

X2D 100C

100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.

$8,199

Launch price

Released Jun 2022

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X2D 100C is 6 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

X1D-50c

★ Wildlife★ Landscape

Wins

8categories

X2D 100C

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

9 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X1D-50c wins 0 categories·X2D 100C wins 5 categories
  • BX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 50 MP)
  • BX2D 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
  • BX2D 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
  • BX2D 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
  • BX2D 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X1D-50cX2D 100C
Resolution50 MP100 MP
Sensor43.8 × 32.9 mm43.8 × 32.9 mm
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst20 fps30 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop8-stop
Weight725 g720 g
Battery640 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X1D-50c

150 × 98 × 71 mm

725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X2D 100C

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

X1D-50c is 17mm thinner than X2D 100C but it is also 12mm wider.

X1D-50c is 5 g heavier than X2D 100C.

Depth (front-to-back): 71mm X1D-50c · 88mm X2D 100C

Sensor size, to scale

X1D-50c

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X2D 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX1D-50cX2D 100C
Portrait
6.0Good
6.0Good
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
7.5Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X1D-50c

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 71

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X2D 100C

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 88

  • Resolution

    100 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only X2D 100C supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only X2D 100C supports it

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 64
  • ✓AF points / zones — Both 117
  • ✓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

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X1D-50c

Pros

  • ✓First mirrorless MF
  • ✓Iconic design
  • ✓50MP medium format
  • ✓XCD mount launch

Cons

  • –Very slow AF
  • –No IBIS
  • –Superseded by X1D II

X2D 100C

Pros

  • ✓100MP medium format
  • ✓IBIS
  • ✓Stunning files

Cons

  • –Very expensive
  • –Slow operation
  • –Limited lens line

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Hasselblad X1D-50c

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

X1D-50c
X2D 100C
Resolution
50 MP
100 MP✓2× more
Sensor type
Medium Format CMOS
Medium Format CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 × 32.9 mm
43.8 × 32.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
X1D-50c
X2D 100C
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
X1D-50c
X2D 100C
ISO min (native)
64
64
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200✓+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
X1D-50c
X2D 100C
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, X1D-50c or X2D 100C?

X2D 100C scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X1D-50c — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the X1D-50c and X2D 100C?

X1D-50c is 50 MP and X2D 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X1D-50c and X2D 100C have in-body image stabilization?

X1D-50c has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X1D-50c or the X2D 100C?

X1D-50c reaches 20 fps electronic. X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X1D-50c and X2D 100C?

X1D-50c weighs 725 g and X2D 100C weighs 720 g, so the X2D 100C is 5 g lighter.

Do the X1D-50c and X2D 100C record 4K video?

X1D-50c: 4K up to 60p. X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X1D-50c and X2D 100C weather sealed?

X1D-50c: No. X2D 100C: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the X1D-50c and 520 shots for the X2D 100C, giving the X1D-50c the edge.

How much does each cost?

X1D-50c launched at $8,995 and X2D 100C at $8,199. The X2D 100C is $796 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.