Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Lumix S5 IIvs Nikon D7500

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Hasselblad Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) From £8999 Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users View Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II
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Nikon Nikon D7500 Nikon Nikon D7500 (2017) From £899 Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters View Nikon D7500

Which should you buy?

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.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Lumix S5 II (2023)

  • You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
  • You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
  • You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance

Nikon D7500 (2017)

  • You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
  • Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment

Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)Lumix S5 II (2023)Nikon D7500 (2017)
Price £8,999 £1,999 £899
Sensor 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor)
Resolution 100.0MP 24.2MP 20.9MP
Video None 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p
Autofocus Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type)
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 2.7fps 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 8fps mechanical
Battery Life 350 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA) ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF)
Weight 1100g (body + back) 740g body only 640g body only
Dimensions 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder External EVF sold separately 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification
Screen 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) Leica L-mount Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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