EOS R7vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs ZV-1 II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
- You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
- You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r7, hasselblad x2d 100c are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £7,999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 100.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 3.3fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 895g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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