Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Ricoh GR IIIvs Sony RX100 VII
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.
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 4fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 257g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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