Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Lumix S5vs 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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
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 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
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 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Lumix S5 (2020) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 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 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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