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Hasselblad X2D II 100C vs A9 III
Quick take: The Hasselblad X2D II 100C has the highest resolution at 100MP; the A9 III is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A9 III — Sports & Action Professionals: A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
Who should buy what
A9 III (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Hasselblad X2D II 100CHasselblad · 2025 | A9 IIISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,690 | £5,699Best |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 100.0MPBest | 24.6MP |
| Video | None (stills-only camera) | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF (425 zones) with LiDAR and continuous tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 10-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 120fps blackout-free electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 466 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 840g (with battery) | 703g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.6" tilting OLED touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Hasselblad X2D II 100C
A9 III
Portrait
8.1/10
8.5/10
Street
6.9/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
8.5/10
Documentary
5.7/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
4.8/10
9.4/10
Landscape
8.6/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
9.2/10
Casual
4.6/10
5.3/10
Food
8.0/10
7.9/10
Macro
7.5/10
7.6/10
Architecture
8.8/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.5/10
Filmmaking
—
8.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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