Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
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 fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £7,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 100.0MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 3.3fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 895g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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