Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Sony RX100 VIIvs ZV-1 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.
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,099 | £649 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 302g with battery and card | 292g |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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