X-T30 IIvs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z5 II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
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
Z5 II (2024)
- You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
- You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
- You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, z5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £7,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 100.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | None | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3.3fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 895g body only | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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