Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z50 IIvs Nikon Zfc

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 Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) From £899 Best for All-round photography View Z50 II
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

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.

↓ 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

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 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 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Z50 II (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £7,999 £899 £799
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 20.9MP 20.9MP
Video None 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS None (no IBIS) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 3.3fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 385g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 2.36M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Single SD UHS-I slot Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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