Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs A7C II

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
VS
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
VS
Sony A7C II Sony A7C II (2023) From £1499 Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

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.

Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.

↓ 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

A7C II (2023)

  • You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
  • You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
  • You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
  • You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form

Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the a7c ii 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)A7C II (2023)
Price £3,999 £1,699 £1,499
Sensor 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 25.7MP 33.0MP
Video None 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation None 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate 2.7fps 12fps 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 766g body only 820g body only 514g body only
Dimensions 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen 3.6" touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Pentax KF-mount Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
⚡ Compare specs side by side Hasselblad X1D II 50C prices → Pentax K-3 Mark III prices → A7C II prices →

Compare pairs from this group

Compare Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs Pentax K-3 Mark III → Compare Hasselblad X1D II 50C vs A7C II → Compare Pentax K-3 Mark III vs A7C II →