Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL3vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Leica SL3 (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £6,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 60.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 30fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 875g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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