X-S20vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Nikon D7500

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) From £7999 Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Nikon Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) From £899 Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

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.

Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.

↓ Full specifications below

X-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

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

Nikon D7500 (2017)

  • You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
  • Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-S20 (2023)Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Nikon D7500 (2017)
Price £849 £7,999 £899
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution 26.1MP 100.0MP 20.9MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit None 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 7-stop IBIS None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 3.3fps 8fps mechanical
Battery Life ~750 shots (CIPA) 420 shots (CIPA) ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Weight 491g body only 895g body only 640g body only
Dimensions 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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