Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs A7C
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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.
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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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
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
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £699 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 895g body only | 414g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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