Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Nikon D7500vs Sony RX100 VII
Hasselblad
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.
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.9MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 8fps mechanical | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 640g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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