X-A7vs Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
From £8999
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Collectors, Fine Art & V-System Users — Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023): An engineering icon — the 907X + CFV 100C bridges Hasselblad V lenses from 1957 with a 100MP digital back in a form that is unmistakably Hasselblad.
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
- You already own Hasselblad V-System lenses and want to bring them into the digital age
- You want a unique camera that produces world-class images and starts conversations
- You shoot studio or fine art where nothing but the absolute best will do
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
- You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
- You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as specs
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £8,999 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 100.0MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None | None |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 2.7fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 1100g (body + back) | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | External EVF sold separately | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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