EOS R7vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R7 (2022) From £1399 Best for Wildlife, sports & action View EOS R7
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Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) From £7999 Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) From £1699 Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers View Pentax K-3 Mark III

Which should you buy?

Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.

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.

Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R7 (2022)

  • Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
  • Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
  • Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
  • Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount

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

Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)

  • You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
  • You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
  • You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R7 (2022)Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £1,399 £7,999 £1,699
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 32.5MP 100.0MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p None 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) 7-stop IBIS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) 3.3fps 12fps
Battery Life ~770 shots (CIPA) 420 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 612g (body, battery, card) 895g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Hasselblad XCD Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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