Canon EOS R3vs Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Z6 III
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
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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.
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
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
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £8,999 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 100.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 2.7fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 1100g (body + back) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | External EVF sold separately | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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