Canon EOS R3vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs ZV-E10 II
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
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the zv-e10 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) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £7,999 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 100.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 3.3fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 895g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| 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" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Hasselblad XCD | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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