Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Nikon Z9vs 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.
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.
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
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
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 nikon z9 is the most affordable; only the nikon z9, sony a9 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Nikon Z9 (2021) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £5,499 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 45.7MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | None | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 6-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 1340g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" tilting 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 | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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