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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9

Portability
56 Imaging
93 Features
78 Overall
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Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 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
  • Announced September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Hasselblad X2D versus Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Hasselblad and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and Z9 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The X2D was launched 11 months after the Z9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X2D grades vs the Z9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 X2D Z9 
LaunchedSeptember 2022October 2021More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3.60"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2360k2089kClearer screen (+271k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Hasselblad X2D

		

		

			
 Z9 X2D 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 X2D Z9 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Hasselblad X2D has physical measurements of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Analyze the Hasselblad X2D versus Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X2D against the Z9.
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X2D and Z9 is 56 and 51 respectively.
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X2D and Z9.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X2D will give you more detail utilizing its extra 54MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer X2D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography info
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
95
 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 fantastic megapixels (100MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
88
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Hasselblad X2D as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
75
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average (895 grams)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Sports photography info
Nikon Z9 Sports photography info
90
 quiet shooting (1/6,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (100MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (3.3 frames/s)
90
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery life (740 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Travel photography info
Nikon Z9 Travel photography info
61
 environment sealing
 features touch focus
 fantastic megapixels (100 megapixels)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (895g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
 great battery life (740 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Landscape photography features
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography features
87
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
 screen larger than average (3.60 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (100MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 does not have Time Lapse mode
87
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery life (740 shots)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Hasselblad X2D Vlogging details
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
30
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with external mic support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low res video ( resolution)
 heavier than average (895 grams)
32
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 has microphone support
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
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Hasselblad X2D vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Nikon Z9
 Hasselblad X2D 100cNikon Z9
General Information
Company Hasselblad Nikon
Model type Hasselblad X2D 100c Nikon Z9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-07 2021-10-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 100 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1 and  4:3 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 11656 x 8742 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 294 493
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Nikon Z
Total lenses 13 29
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.60" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 rate 3.3 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
Highest video resolution - 7680x4320
Video format - H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 740 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $8,199 $5,500