Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- Fine art and commercial photographers who want 100MP medium format with IBIS
- X1D II owners upgrading to double the resolution and in-body stabilisation
- Studio and landscape photographers who want the finest detail available
- Professionals for whom image quality is the only consideration
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £7,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.3fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 895g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad X2D 100C | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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