Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Z8 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
X2D 100C
Wins
Z8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 200 frames)
- BZ8 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 117)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 45.7 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
X2D 100C is 6mm narrower and 21mm shorter than Z8 but it is also 5mm thicker.
X2D 100C is 100 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 83mm Z8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D 100C
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X2D 100C
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Z8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D 100C: mount data unavailable
Z8
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X2D 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
100 MP vs 45.7 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only X2D 100C supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 200 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 117 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 64
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X2D 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Stunning files
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Slow operation
- –Limited lens line
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X2D 100C or Z8?
X2D 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Z8 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and Z8?
X2D 100C is 100 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D 100C and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the Z8?
X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and Z8?
X2D 100C weighs 720 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the X2D 100C is 100 g lighter.
Do the X2D 100C and Z8 record 4K video?
X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X2D 100C and Z8 weather sealed?
X2D 100C: Yes. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the X2D 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and Z8 at $3,999. The Z8 is $4,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Nikon press materials.