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Hasselblad H5D 50C Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,050Sensor size:medium formatWeight:1762 gBattery life (CIPA):?

Hasselblad H5D 50C Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of cameras
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

28%

7.0

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

2.8

Video & Audio

14%

5.2

Display & Design

8%

8.1

Battery & Power

7%

4.2

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 51% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £3,050

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Technical Specifications of camera Hasselblad H5D 50C

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

28%

7.0

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

2.8

Video & Audio

14%

5.2

Display & Design

8%

8.1

Battery & Power

7%

4.2

Connectivity & Storage

5.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hasselblad H5D 50C has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

5.0

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

3.8
Sensor size
medium format
Sensor size
medium format
★ Better than 98% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as medium format; it is larger than the sensor in 97.9% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 2.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
★ Better than 97% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 50 MP, which is higher than that of 96.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
5.3 µm
Main camera pixel size
5.3 µm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 5.3 µm, which are larger than those in 86.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.4% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Hasselblad H
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
1
N. of focus points
1
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 1 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 95.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 4.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
â–² Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
N/A
Video bitrate
N/A
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
N/A
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Type
dslr
Weight
1,762 g
Weight
1,762 g
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 1,762 g which is heavier than 99.8% of cameras.
Width
153 mm
Width
153 mm
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 153 mm which is wider than 96.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
131 mm
Height
131 mm
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 131 mm which is taller than 97.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
129 mm
Thickness
129 mm
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 129 mm which is thicker than 98.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
?
Battery capacity
2,900 mAh
Battery capacity
2,900 mAh
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 2,900 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 98.3% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Hasselblad H5D 50C vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (50 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    50 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    medium format
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (medium format vs APS-C).
    medium format vs APS-C
  • 1.96 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.3 µm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (5.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.3 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 1,780 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,900 mAh
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (2900 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    2,900 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 2,010 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    2040 s
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (2040 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    2,040 s vs 30 s
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Phocus Mobile
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Interchangeable optical finder system.
    optical vs none
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (50 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    50 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    medium format
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (medium format vs APS-C).
    medium format vs APS-C
  • 1.96 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.3 µm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (5.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.3 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Higher RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    16-bit
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This camera supports higher RAW bit depth than the average camera (16-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    16-bit vs 14-bit
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 2,010 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    2040 s
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (2040 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    2,040 s vs 30 s
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • Pixel shift shooting
    Pixel shift shot
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This camera supports pixel shift shooting, the average camera does not.
    High-resolution pixel-shift mode supported.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 1,780 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,900 mAh
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (2900 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    2,900 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Phocus Mobile
  • More versatile card slots
    Memory card slot types
    CF
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This camera uses more versatile card slots than the average camera (CF vs SD). The average camera supports SD memory card slot types.
    CF vs SD
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    1 vs -4
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 1,367 g heavier
    Weight
    1,762 g
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (1762 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    1,762 g vs 395 g
  • 4.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no video recording
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • 10.52x more expensive
    Hasselblad H5D 50C is more expensive than the average camera (£3,050 vs £290).
    £3,050 vs £290
  • 62.5% worse value for money
    Hasselblad H5D 50C has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (3.81 vs 6.2).
    3.81 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Hasselblad H5D 50C is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 1,367 g heavier
    Weight
    1,762 g
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (1762 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    1,762 g vs 395 g
  • 57.1 mm taller body
    Height
    131 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (131 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    131 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 83 mm thicker
    Thickness
    129 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (129 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    129 mm vs 46 mm
  • 33.1 mm wider
    Width
    153 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (153 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    153 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    1 vs -4
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 4.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no video recording
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Hasselblad H5D 50C

  • Exceptional image quality from the 50MP medium-format CMOS sensor
  • Strong high-ISO performance compared with older CCD-based medium-format backs
  • Accurate True Focus system helps maintain focus when recomposing
  • Modular design allows use of different digital or even film backs
  • Excellent ergonomics with a comfortable grip for long sessions
  • Wide selection of high-quality Hasselblad H lenses

What we don't like about Hasselblad H5D 50C

  • Extremely expensive body, lenses, and accessories
  • Large and heavy system that is less convenient for mobile handheld shooting
  • Slow continuous shooting rate, making it unsuitable for action
  • Rear LCD can be difficult to judge outdoors in bright sunlight
  • Some parts of the body feel less premium than the price suggests
  • Older FireWire-based tethering can be awkward with modern computers

Verdict

The Hasselblad H5D-50c is a professional medium-format DSLR featuring a 50MP CMOS sensor (43.8 x 32.9mm) that delivers 16-bit colour depth and an expansive 14-stop dynamic range. Key technical specifications include an ISO range of 100–6400, a maximum shutter speed of 1/800s via leaf shutter lenses, and a capture rate of 1.5 frames per second. Its standout characteristics include the True Focus system with Absolute Position Lock (APL) for precise focus during recomposition, integrated Wi-Fi for remote control via Phocus Mobile, and a 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD screen. Main pros include exceptional low-light performance for its class, superior tonal transitions, and full flash sync at all shutter speeds. However, notable cons include a relatively slow autofocus system compared to modern 35mm systems, a heavy 2.29kg body weight, and reliance on an older FireWire 800 interface for tethering.

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