Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z50 IIvs Nikon Z8
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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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z50 II (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £899 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.9MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 385g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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