Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs Nikon Z8
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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Nikon
Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
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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.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the nikon z8 is the most affordable; only the nikon z8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | None | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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