Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Casio Exilim EX-10

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Hasselblad X1D II 50C and the Casio Exilim EX-10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C was introduced in June 2019 and Casio Exilim EX-10 was introduced in November 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C Highlights

      • 50 MP Medium format CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 117 Focus Points
      • 3.6" 2,360k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3,686k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 2.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 2720 x 1530 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Casio Exilim EX-10 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 922k dot Tilting Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Casio Exilim EX-10.

      PROS

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50 Megapixel
      •   High Bit Depth
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 102
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      •   Expensive
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/10000 sec
      •   Video Resolution - 2720 x 1530
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X1D II 50C over Casio Exilim EX-10.

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Casio Exilim EX-10
      Larger Sensor Medium format vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 50 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 8272 x 6200 vs 4000 x 3000
      Larger Screen 3.6" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 2,360k dot vs 922k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4080s vs 250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 2720 x 1530 vs 1920 x 1080
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-10 over Hasselblad X1D II 50C.

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Casio Exilim EX-10
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Face Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.7 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz) vs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 49.9 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Hasselblad X1D II 50C Casio Exilim EX-10
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        Large Screen3.6"3.50"
        HDMI Output Mini Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Hasselblad X1D II 50C Casio Exilim EX-10
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a 3.6" Fixed screen with 2,360k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-10 has a 3.50" Tilting screen with 922k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Casio Exilim EX-10 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder on Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,686k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.87x (1.10x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-10.

      Sensor

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C features a 50 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1441 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Casio Exilim EX-10 features a 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C can take pictures up to 8272 x 6200 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-10 is equipped with Exilim Engine HS 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2056 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-10

      Casio Exilim EX-10 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz on Hasselblad X1D II 50C) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a Mini HDMI and Casio Exilim EX-10 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-10 comes with Li-130A battery pack with battery life of 455 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Casio Exilim EX-10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has Electronic shutter and Leaf shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/10000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Hasselblad X1D II 50C, and up to 1/4000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-10. Hasselblad X1D II 50C can shoot continuously up to 2.7 fps. Casio Exilim EX-10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.90 m. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Hasselblad X1D II 50C.

      Physical Parameters

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C body has dimensions of 148 x 97 x 70 mm (5.83 x 3.82 x 2.76") and Casio Exilim EX-10 body has dimensions of 120 x 68 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.68 x 1.93"). Hasselblad X1D II 50C weighs 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-10 weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz).

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

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      97 mm

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      120 mm

      68 mm

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      Size comparisons of Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Casio Exilim EX-10

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Casio Exilim EX-10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      GOOD
      79
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      GOOD
      79
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Video Resolution - 2720 x 1530
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Hasselblad X1D II 50C and Casio Exilim EX-10 and give them scores of 78 and 67 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      OVERALL
      78
      OVERALL
      67

      Sensor

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 102
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      GOOD
      72
      •   High Bit Depth
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/10000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      73
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      BAD
      25
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Video Resolution - 2720 x 1530
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      GOOD
      77
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      GOOD
      84
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot
      GOOD
      80
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Casio Exilim EX-10

      GOOD
      84
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 455 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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