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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8

Portability
56
Imaging
93
Features
78
Overall
87
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Previous Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Hasselblad and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Z8 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The X2D was revealed 8 months earlier than the Z8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X2D scores vs the Z8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon Z8

 X2D Z8 
Screen size3.60"3.20"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k2089kSharper screen (+271k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Hasselblad X2D

 Z8 X2D 
IntroducedMay 2023September 2022Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon Z8

 X2D Z8 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D provides outer measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X2D vs the Z8.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and Z8 is 56 and 55 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and Z8.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X2D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Hasselblad X2D will resolve greater detail because of its extra 54MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older X2D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
89
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography info
Nikon Z8 Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (895 grams)
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Hasselblad X2D
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
90
quiet mode (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.3 fps)
81
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Hasselblad X2D
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
61
weather proofing
has touch focus
amazing resolution (100 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (895g)
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (910 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography advice
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
very good size screen (3.60 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (100 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no Time Lapse function
84
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z8 Vlogging highlights
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
low res video ( pixels)
heavier than average (895g)
33
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (910g)
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Nikon Z8
 Hasselblad X2D 100cNikon Z8
General Information
Company Hasselblad Nikon
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Nikon Z8
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2023-05-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 294 493
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 13 46
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.60 inches 3.20 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.3 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution - 7680x4320
Video data format - H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 910g (2.01 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 420 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $8,199 $3,999