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.
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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 120fps with AF tracking | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 599g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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