Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z5
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X2D 100C | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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