Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Pentax
K-3 Mark III
APS-C DSLR flagship with optical viewfinder and weather sealing.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
X2D 100C is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
X2D 100C
Wins
K-3 Mark III
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 25.7 MP)
- AX2D 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AX2D 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- AX2D 100C has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
- AX2D 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-3 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
X2D 100C and K-3 Mark III share virtually identical body dimensions.
X2D 100C is 200 g heavier than K-3 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 88mm K-3 Mark III
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
K-3 Mark III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X2D 100C: mount data unavailable
K-3 Mark III
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X2D 100C
Resolution
100 MP vs 25.7 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only X2D 100C supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-3 Mark III
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Weight
520 g vs 720 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X2D 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Stunning files
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Slow operation
- –Limited lens line
K-3 Mark III
Pros
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
Cons
- –DSLR system declining
- –APS-C
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X2D 100C and K-3 Mark III at major authorized retailers.
Hasselblad X2D 100C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X2D 100C or K-3 Mark III?
X2D 100C scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for K-3 Mark III — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and K-3 Mark III?
X2D 100C is 100 MP and K-3 Mark III is 25.7 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D 100C and K-3 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-3 Mark III has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the K-3 Mark III?
X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. K-3 Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and K-3 Mark III?
X2D 100C weighs 720 g and K-3 Mark III weighs 520 g, so the K-3 Mark III is 200 g lighter.
Do the X2D 100C and K-3 Mark III record 4K video?
X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. K-3 Mark III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D 100C and K-3 Mark III weather sealed?
X2D 100C: Yes. K-3 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 640 shots for the K-3 Mark III, giving the K-3 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and K-3 Mark III at $1,999. The K-3 Mark III is $6,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.