Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL3vs Z6 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) From £7999 Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Leica Leica SL3 Leica Leica SL3 (2024) From £6499 Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters View Leica SL3
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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) From £2199 Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

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.

Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.

Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

↓ Full specifications below

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 SL3 (2024)

  • You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
  • You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
  • You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass

Z6 III (2024)

  • You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
  • You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
  • You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Leica SL3 (2024)Z6 III (2024)
Price £7,999 £6,499 £2,199
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution 100.0MP 60.0MP 24.5MP
Video None 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 7.5-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate 3.3fps 30fps electronic 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 875g body only 760g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.2" fixed touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Leica L-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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