Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica Q3vs A6400
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
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, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
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
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, leica q3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Leica Q3 (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £5,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 15fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 743g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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