Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs A7R II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio photography
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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.
Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a7r ii is the most affordable; only the a7r ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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