Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs A6700vs Sony A9 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) From £7999 Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) From £999 Best for All-round & video View A6700
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Sony Sony A9 III Sony Sony A9 III (2023) From £5999 Best for Sports & action professionals View Sony A9 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.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A6700 (2023)

  • You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
  • You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
  • You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor

Sony A9 III (2023)

  • You shoot professional sport, motorsport, or action and need zero rolling shutter distortion
  • You need reliable high-speed flash sync for studio or on-location action work
  • You want the absolute pinnacle of Sony's action and sports camera technology

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a6700 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, sony a9 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)A6700 (2023)Sony A9 III (2023)
Price £7,999 £999 £5,999
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter)
Resolution 100.0MP 26.0MP 24.6MP
Video None 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops 8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 3.3fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 120fps blackout-free electronic
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA) 530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 895g body only 493g body only 703g body only
Dimensions 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots EVF, 2.36M dots 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen 3.6" fixed touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad XCD Sony E-mount Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
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