Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL3vs Nikon Zf

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 Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf

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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

↓ 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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Leica SL3 (2024)Nikon Zf (2023)
Price £7,999 £6,499 £1,699
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, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
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, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 3.3fps 30fps electronic 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 875g body only 710g with battery
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
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" vari-angle 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 Single SD UHS-II slot
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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