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Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Hasselblad. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and X2D (100MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and X2D (Medium format) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was manufactured 8 years prior to the X2D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M3 grades against the X2D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Hasselblad X2D

 M3 X2D 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Canon M3

 X2D M3 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2015More modern by 92 months
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Hasselblad X2D

 M3 X2D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M3 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Hasselblad X2D has sizing of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 vs the X2D.

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and X2D is 85 and 56 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and X2D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Hasselblad X2D will produce more detail due to its extra 76 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged M3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography info
Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
95
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
resolution is fantastic (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography highlights
Hasselblad X2D Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 as a Sports photography camera
Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
61
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.2 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
89
quiet mode (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (100 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography features
Hasselblad X2D Travel photography features
73
features focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (250 shots)
60
weather sealing
provides touch focus
resolution is fantastic (100 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (895 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 as a Landscape photography camera
Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (100MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging advice
Hasselblad X2D Vlogging advice
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video ( resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (895g)
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Canon M3 vs Hasselblad X2D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Hasselblad X2D
 Canon EOS M3Hasselblad X2D 100c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Hasselblad
Model Canon EOS M3 Hasselblad X2D 100c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2022-09-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 100MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 11656 x 8742
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 294
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Hasselblad X
Amount of lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 0.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.60 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.87x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4080s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.2 frames/s 3.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 gr (0.81 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $481 $8,199