Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z6 IIIvs A7C II
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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.
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z6 III (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £2,199 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.5MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | None | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 760g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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