Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs A7 IVvs Sony RX100 VII

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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Sony A7 IV Sony A7 IV (2021) From £2299 Best for Portrait & wedding photography View A7 IV
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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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.

Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ 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

A7 IV (2021)

  • You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
  • You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
  • You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
  • You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, a7 iv are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)A7 IV (2021)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £7,999 £2,299 £1,099
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 100.0MP 33.0MP 20.1MP
Video None 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 3.3fps 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~580 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 659g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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