Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs OM System TG-7vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
From £449
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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)
- 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
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
- You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
- You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, om system tg-7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | OM System TG-7 (2023) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £449 | £999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 12MP BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 12.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | Digital IS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 20fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 253g | 262g |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None | None |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I | 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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