Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Z50 IIvs Sony A9 III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
From £8999
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
Sony A9 III (2023)
- You shoot professional sport, motorsport, or action and need zero rolling shutter distortion
- You need reliable high-speed flash sync for studio or on-location action work
- You want the absolute pinnacle of Sony's action and sports camera technology
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the sony a9 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Z50 II (2024) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £899 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.9MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 385g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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