Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z7 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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
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 z7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z7 II (2020) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £2,699 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 45.7MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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