Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z30vs Z6 III
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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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
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
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z30 (2022) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £479 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| 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/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 11fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 405g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating 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 slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| 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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