Canon EOS R3vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs A7C II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 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.
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, hasselblad x2d 100c are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £7,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 100.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 3.3fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 895g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| 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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