Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs A7R III
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial 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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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 III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a7r iii is the most affordable; only the a7r iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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