Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL3vs Nikon Zfc

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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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 Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon zfc 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)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £7,999 £6,499 £799
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/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 7.5-stop IBIS None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 3.3fps 30fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 875g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.39" OLED 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 UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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