Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Nikon Z8
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
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, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
- You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
- You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as 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 Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the hasselblad x1d ii 50c is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £7,999 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 100.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | None | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 3.3fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 895g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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