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 & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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)
Z6 III (2024)
Nikon Z8 (2023)
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Z6 III (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £2,199 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.5MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 760g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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