Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Lumix S5 IIvs A6400
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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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
- You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
- You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 740g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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