Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL3vs Z50 II
Hasselblad
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.
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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 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
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, leica sl3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £6,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 60.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 875g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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