Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z7 II

Below is a in depth overview of the Hasselblad X2D versus Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Z7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was launched 24 months later than the Z7 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X2D scores against the Z7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Hasselblad X2D 100c & Nikon Z7 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Hasselblad X2D Gallery & Nikon Z7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X2D provides external dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X2D against the Z7 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2D and Z7 II is 56 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and Z7 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X2D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will provide more detail utilizing its extra 54MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher X2D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.