Canon EOS R3vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs OM System TG-7
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
From £449
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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 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
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
- You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
- You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £7,999 | £449 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 100.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 3.3fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 895g body only | 253g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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