Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z6 IIIvs Nikon Z9

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 Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) From £2199 Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III
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Nikon Nikon Z9 Nikon Nikon Z9 (2021) From £5499 Best for Professional sports & wildlife View Nikon Z9

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.

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.

Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.

↓ 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

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

Nikon Z9 (2021)

  • You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
  • You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
  • You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Z6 III (2024)Nikon Z9 (2021)
Price £7,999 £2,199 £5,499
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 24.5MP 45.7MP
Video None 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops 6-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 3.3fps 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 760g body only 1340g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN
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