Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable; only the om-d e-m5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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