Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Nikon Zfvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 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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Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf
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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) From £699 Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography View Olympus OM-D E-M5 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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.

↓ 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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)

  • You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
  • You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
  • Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Nikon Zf (2023)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £7,999 £1,699 £699
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 100.0MP 24.5MP 20.4MP
Video None 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 3.3fps 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 710g with battery 414g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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