Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs A6400
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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.
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a6400 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) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 25.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 12fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 820g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Pentax KF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| 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 | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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