Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z5 IIvs ZV-1 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 Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II
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Sony ZV-1 II Sony ZV-1 II (2023) From £649 Best for Pocket vlogging View ZV-1 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.

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

Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.

↓ 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

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

ZV-1 II (2023)

  • You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
  • You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
  • You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the zv-1 ii 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)ZV-1 II (2023)
Price £7,999 £1,299 £649
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 24.5MP 20.1MP
Video None 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops Optical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate 3.3fps 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 15fps
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 700g body only 292g
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification None
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input
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