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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
Who should buy what
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Z7 II (2020)
Nikon Z9 (2021)
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the z7 ii is the most affordable; only the z7 ii, nikon z9 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Z7 II (2020) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £2,699 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 45.7MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 705g (body, battery, card) | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× 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" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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