Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Ricoh GR IIIvs A7C II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
From £8999
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
View Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £899 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 4fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 257g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Compare pairs from this group