X-A7vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Ricoh GR IIIx
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
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
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £7,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 100.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 3.3fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 895g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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