Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL3vs Z5 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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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Leica Leica SL3 Leica Leica SL3 (2024) From £6499 Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters View Leica SL3
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Nikon Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II

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.

Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.

↓ Full specifications below

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 SL3 (2024)

  • You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
  • You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
  • You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass

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 z5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Leica SL3 (2024)Z5 II (2024)
Price £7,999 £6,499 £1,299
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 60.0MP 24.5MP
Video None 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 7.5-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 3.3fps 30fps electronic 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 875g body only 700g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.2" fixed touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Leica L-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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