Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z7

Here, we are evaluating the Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Z7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2D was manufactured 4 years after the Z7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X2D matches up against the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Hasselblad X2D 100c and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are available at Hasselblad X2D Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Hasselblad X2D comes with external measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the X2D against the Z7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and Z7 is 56 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X2D and Z7.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X2D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will result in extra detail due to its extra 54 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger X2D will have an advantage in sensor innovation.