Should I upgrade from the Hasselblad X1D-50c to the Hasselblad X1D II 50C?
Upgrading is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. Both use the Hasselblad XCD mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- faster bursts (2.7fps vs 2.3fps)
- 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2016 → 2019)
What you give up
- a heavier body (766g vs 725g)
What it costs
| X1D II 50C new | No longer sold new |
| X1D II 50C used (MPB, typical) | £1,940 |
| Your X1D-50c trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £750 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £1,190 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Hasselblad X1D-50c specs · Hasselblad X1D II 50C specs · best lenses for the X1D II 50C
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Hasselblad X1D-50c to the Hasselblad X1D II 50C?
The upgrade is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. You gain faster bursts (2.7fps vs 2.3fps), 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2016 → 2019), but you lose a heavier body (766g vs 725g).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the X1D-50c to the X1D II 50C?
The X1D II 50C costs No longer sold new new and about £1,940 used at MPB. Trading in a used X1D-50c might bring roughly £750, so the net cost is around £1,190 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my X1D-50c lenses work on the X1D II 50C?
Both use the Hasselblad XCD mount, so your lenses fit directly.