Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Lumix S5 IIvs Nikon Z8
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
From £8999
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
View Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
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, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
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 Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £1,999 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 740g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| 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 Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Compare pairs from this group