Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Fujifilm GFX 50S II has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The GFX 50S II is the better pick for travel, portraits, vlogging.
Choose the GFX 50S II for
- more resolution (51.4MP vs 50MP)
- faster bursts (3fps vs 2.7fps)
- a lower price (from £1,519)
- in-body image stabilisation
- more lenses in our database (7 vs 4)
- a newer design (2021)
Choose the X1D II 50C for
- a lighter body (766g vs 900g)
Specs side by side
| Spec | GFX 50S II | X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Medium format, 51.4MP | Medium format, 50MP |
| Mount | Fujifilm G (GFX) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Burst | 3 fps | 2.7 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 12,800 | 25,600 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | Lens only |
| Video | 1080p 30p | 2.7K 30p |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 900 g | 766 g |
| Battery | Fujifilm NP-W235 | Hasselblad X-system battery |
| Card slots | 2× SD (UHS-II) | 2× SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £1,519–2,019 | £1,679–2,209 |
| Native lenses in our database | 7 (0 third-party) | 4 (0 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | GFX 50S II |
| Portraits | GFX 50S II |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | GFX 50S II |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The GFX 50S II uses Fujifilm G (GFX) (7 lenses in our database, 0 third-party) and the X1D II 50C uses Hasselblad XCD (4 lenses, 0 third-party). Batteries: Fujifilm NP-W235 (about £45) vs Hasselblad X-system battery (about £86).
GFX 50S II compatible lenses → · X1D II 50C compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fujifilm GFX 50S II better than the Hasselblad X1D II 50C?
It depends on your priorities. The GFX 50S II offers more resolution (51.4MP vs 50MP), faster bursts (3fps vs 2.7fps), a lower price (from £1,519); the X1D II 50C offers a lighter body (766g vs 900g).
Which is better for video, the GFX 50S II or the X1D II 50C?
They are closely matched for video (1080p 30p vs 2.7K 30p); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the GFX 50S II or the X1D II 50C?
The GFX 50S II costs No longer sold new new and from £1,519 used at MPB; the X1D II 50C costs No longer sold new new and from £1,679 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Fujifilm GFX 50S II lenses on the X1D II 50C?
Not directly. The GFX 50S II uses Fujifilm G (GFX) and the X1D II 50C uses Hasselblad XCD; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.