Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Z7 IIvs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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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?
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
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 pentax k-3 mark iii is the most affordable; only the z7 ii, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Z7 II (2020) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £2,699 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 45.7MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 766g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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