Canon EOS R3vs EOS R50vs Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
From £8999
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
View Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Collectors, Fine Art & V-System Users — Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023): An engineering icon — the 907X + CFV 100C bridges Hasselblad V lenses from 1957 with a 100MP digital back in a form that is unmistakably Hasselblad.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
- You already own Hasselblad V-System lenses and want to bring them into the digital age
- You want a unique camera that produces world-class images and starts conversations
- You shoot studio or fine art where nothing but the absolute best will do
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | EOS R50 (2023) | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £599 | £8,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 100.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 375g body only | 1100g (body + back) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots | External EVF sold separately |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-S / RF | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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