Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica M11vs Z30
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Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
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
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Leica M11 (2022) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £7,999 | £479 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 60.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | None | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 4.5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 530g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | None |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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