Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs Sigma fp L

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) From £3999 Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) From £1699 Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers View Pentax K-3 Mark III
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Sigma Sigma fp L Sigma Sigma fp L (2021) From £1999 Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters View Sigma fp L

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.

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.

High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.

↓ Full specifications below

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

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

Sigma fp L (2021)

  • You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
  • You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
  • You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count

Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the pentax k-3 mark iii is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)Sigma fp L (2021)
Price £3,999 £1,699 £1,999
Sensor 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 25.7MP 61.0MP
Video None 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation None 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 2.7fps 12fps 18fps electronic
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 766g body only 820g body only 427g body only
Dimensions 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification None (optional clip-on EVF available)
Screen 3.6" touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.15" fixed touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Pentax KF-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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