Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Nikon Z8vs A6400
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.
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the nikon z8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £3,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 45.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 6-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 910g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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