Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z30vs Z5 II

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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Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30 (2022) From £479 Best for Travel & everyday video View Z30
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Nikon Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II

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.

Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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

Z30 (2022)

  • You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
  • You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
  • You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget

Z5 II (2024)

  • You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
  • You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
  • You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, z5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Z30 (2022)Z5 II (2024)
Price £7,999 £479 £1,299
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 20.9MP 24.5MP
Video None 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 3.3fps 11fps 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~300 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 405g body only 700g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots None EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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