X-E5vs Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel And Everyday Photography With Compact Prime Lenses — X-E5 (2025): The X-E5 is the most capable X-E camera Fujifilm has made — adding IBIS and the 40MP sensor from the X-T5 to a genuinely pocketable rangefinder-style body. For photographers who want Fujifilm's image quality and film simulations without the bulk of an X-T or X-H body, it's an easy recommendation.
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.
Who should buy what
X-E5 (2025)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, rangefinder-style body with manual dials
- Travel photographers who want 40MP resolution and IBIS in a compact package
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who want film simulations paired with small prime lenses
- Hybrid shooters who want capable 6.2K video in a body built primarily for stills
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want to shoot 100MP digital on vintage V-system lenses
- Commercial photographers who want a modular medium-format system
- Photographers who want the most unique and iconic camera setup available
- Studio photographers who value the Hasselblad V-system legacy and lens quality
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the x-e5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £8,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 100.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | None |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 1100g (body + back) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | External EVF sold separately |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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