Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z7 IIvs OM-D E-M10 IV
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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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z7 II (2020) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £2,699 | £469 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 45.7MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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