Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL2
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- Fine art and commercial photographers who want 100MP medium format with IBIS
- X1D II owners upgrading to double the resolution and in-body stabilisation
- Studio and landscape photographers who want the finest detail available
- Professionals for whom image quality is the only consideration
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the leica sl2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | None | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X2D 100C | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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