Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Launch priceReleased Mar 2019
X2D 100C is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
X2D 100C
Wins
GR III
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.24 MP)
- AX2D 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 720 g)
- AX2D 100C has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 200 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
X2D 100C is 29mm wider, 36mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR III.
X2D 100C is 463 g heavier than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 33mm GR III
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
GR 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.
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 24.24 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR III
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
257 g vs 720 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X2D 100C or GR III?
X2D 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for GR III — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and GR III?
X2D 100C is 100 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X2D 100C and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR III has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the GR III?
X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and GR III?
X2D 100C weighs 720 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR III is 463 g lighter.
Do the X2D 100C and GR III record 4K video?
X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D 100C and GR III weather sealed?
X2D 100C: Yes. GR III: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 200 shots for the GR III, giving the X2D 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and GR III at $899. The GR III is $7,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.