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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Z5 II (2024)
Sony FX30 (2022)
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z5 ii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Z5 II (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £1,299 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.5MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 700g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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