Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z6 III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
- You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
- You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as specs
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £3,999 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 50.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 2.7fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 766g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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