Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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Which should you buy?
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.
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.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
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
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £7,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 100.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | None | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 3.3fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 895g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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