EOS R50vs Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
From £8999
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
View Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Which should you buy?
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.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £8,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 100.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 1100g (body + back) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | External EVF sold separately | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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