Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs Sigma fp L
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
From £8999
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
View Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
From £1699
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
- You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
- You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the pentax k-3 mark iii is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £1,699 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 25.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 12fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 820g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Pentax KF-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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