EOS R10vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Sony A9 III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
Who should buy what
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
- You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
- You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today
Sony A9 III (2023)
- You shoot professional sport, motorsport, or action and need zero rolling shutter distortion
- You need reliable high-speed flash sync for studio or on-location action work
- You want the absolute pinnacle of Sony's action and sports camera technology
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the eos r10 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, sony a9 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £7,999 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 100.0MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | None | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 3.3fps | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 895g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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