Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Leica SL3vs Sony FX30
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.
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £6,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 60.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | None | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 30fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 875g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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