Hasselblad
H6D-100c
100MP medium format modular system for studio, fashion, and commercial work.
$32,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
H6D-100c
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 1 EV)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 1)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 1.5 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 200 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher EVF resolution (3,686,400 vs 920,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareH6D-100c
153 × 131 × 122 mm
1633 g (3.60 lb / 57.60 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
H6D-100c is 22mm wider, 35mm taller, and 42mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.
H6D-100c is 975 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 122mm H6D-100c · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
H6D-100c
153 × 131 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
H6D-100c
153 × 122 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
H6D-100c
53.4 × 40 mm · Full Frame
2136 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
H6D-100c: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
H6D-100c
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 153, 131, 122
Card types
Adds CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
EVF magnification
2.7 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only H6D-100c supports it
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs 1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 1 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 1.5 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 200 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,686,400 vs 920,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
H6D-100c
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓Modular system
- ✓Stunning detail
- ✓Pro tethering workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Not handheld friendly
- –Slow operation
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, H6D-100c or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for H6D-100c — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 IV?
H6D-100c is 100 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the H6D-100c captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
H6D-100c has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the H6D-100c or the Alpha 7 IV?
H6D-100c reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 IV?
H6D-100c weighs 1633 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 975 g lighter.
Do the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
H6D-100c: 4K up to 25p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
H6D-100c: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the H6D-100c and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
H6D-100c launched at $32,995 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $30,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Sony press materials.