Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X2D 100C | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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