Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs A7S
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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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £600 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X2D 100C | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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