Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the zv-1 ii 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) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £1,699 | £649 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 25.7MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 12fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 820g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Pentax KF-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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