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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Z6 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was revealed 24 months after the Z6 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the X2D scores vs the Z6 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon Z6 II

 X2D Z6 II 
IntroducedSeptember 2022October 2020Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Hasselblad X2D

 Z6 II X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon Z6 II

 X2D Z6 II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D has outside measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X2D versus the Z6 II.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and Z6 II is 56 and 61 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and Z6 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 75 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger X2D provides an edge in sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (100MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
86
manual focus
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography details
Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Sports photography information
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
89
silent mode (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography information
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
60
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (100MP)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent megapixels (25MP)
low battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography features
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen larger than average (3.60")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (100 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
missing Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging factors
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution ( pxls)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Nikon Z6 II
 Hasselblad X2D 100cNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Make Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-07 2020-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11656 x 8742 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 294 273
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 13 15
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.60 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4080s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.3fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 705 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $8,199 $1,997