Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z5 IIvs Nikon Zfc
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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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon zfc 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) | Z5 II (2024) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,299 | £799 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.5MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 700g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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