Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Nikon Zfcvs Pentax K-3 Mark 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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) From £1699 Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers View Pentax K-3 Mark 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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.

↓ 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 Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)

  • You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
  • You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
  • You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)Nikon Zfc (2021)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £7,999 £799 £1,699
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 100.0MP 20.9MP 25.7MP
Video None 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS None (lens-based only) 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 3.3fps 11fps 12fps
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 445g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon Z-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Single UHS-I SD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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