Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100Cvs A7S II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The hasselblad 907x & cfv 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 100.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2.7fps | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1100g (body + back) | 584g body only |
| 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, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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