Hasselblad
H6D-100c
100MP medium format modular system for studio, fashion, and commercial work.
$32,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 9.7 years newer.
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Wins
H6D-100c
Wins
Alpha 7 V
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 117)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has lower Weight (695 g vs 2130 g)
- AH6D-100c has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 33 MP)
- AH6D-100c has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 95 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareH6D-100c
153 × 131 × 135 mm
2130 g (4.70 lb / 75.13 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
H6D-100c is 23mm wider, 35mm taller, and 53mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
H6D-100c is 1435 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 135mm H6D-100c · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
H6D-100c
153 × 131 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
H6D-100c
153 × 135 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
H6D-100c
53.4 × 40 mm · Medium Format
2136 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
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 V
✓ 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, 135
Resolution
100 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
AF points / zones
759 vs 117 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
695 g vs 2130 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, H6D-100c or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for H6D-100c — 695g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 V?
H6D-100c is 100 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the H6D-100c captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
H6D-100c has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the H6D-100c or the Alpha 7 V?
H6D-100c reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 V?
H6D-100c weighs 2130 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 1435 g lighter.
Do the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
H6D-100c: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the H6D-100c and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
H6D-100c: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the H6D-100c and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
H6D-100c launched at $32,995 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $30,096 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Sony press materials.