Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Lumix GH6vs Nikon D7500

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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Lumix Lumix GH6 Lumix Lumix GH6 (2022) From £1199 Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers View Lumix GH6
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Nikon Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) From £899 Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500

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.

Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great 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

Lumix GH6 (2022)

  • You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
  • You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
  • You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense

Nikon D7500 (2017)

  • You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
  • Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Lumix GH6 (2022)Nikon D7500 (2017)
Price £7,999 £1,199 £899
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution 100.0MP 25.2MP 20.9MP
Video None 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Contrast-detect AF with subject detection Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 7.5-stop IBIS None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 3.3fps 14fps 8fps mechanical
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 560 shots (CIPA) ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Weight 895g body only 739g body only 640g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Micro Four Thirds Nikon F-mount (DX)
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, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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