Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs A5100
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?
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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £200 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | None |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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