X-E4vs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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.
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.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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
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 x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £3,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.0MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Contrast-detect AF | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 2.7fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 766g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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