Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs D5
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the d5 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | None | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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