Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs A7R
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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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 (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a7r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | External EVF sold separately | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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