Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Released Jun 2022
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
X2D 100C is 8 months newer.
Wins
X2D 100C
Wins
Z9
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 200 frames)
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 117)
- BZ9 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
X2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
X2D 100C is 11mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than Z9.
X2D 100C is 620 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D 100C
138 × 98 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X2D 100C
138 × 88 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
✓ 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
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
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 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 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
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
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 — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X2D 100C or Z9?
X2D 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Z9 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and Z9?
X2D 100C is 100 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D 100C and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the Z9?
X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and Z9?
X2D 100C weighs 720 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the X2D 100C is 620 g lighter.
Do the X2D 100C and Z9 record 4K video?
X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X2D 100C and Z9 weather sealed?
X2D 100C: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and Z9 at $5,899. The Z9 is $2,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Nikon press materials.