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Hasselblad HV Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£7,480Sensor size:full frameWeight:834 gBattery life (CIPA):410 shots

Hasselblad HV Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 80% of cameras
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Sensor & Image

25%

6.5

Photo Features

18%

6.0

Video & Audio

14%

6.1

Display & Design

8%

7.0

Battery & Power

7%

4.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 81% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £7,480

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Technical Specifications of camera Hasselblad HV

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Sensor & Image

25%

6.5

Photo Features

18%

6.0

Video & Audio

14%

6.1

Display & Design

8%

7.0

Battery & Power

7%

4.8

Connectivity & Storage

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hasselblad HV has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

4.9
Sensor size
full frame
Sensor size
full frame
â–² Better than 84% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as full frame; it is larger than the sensor in 83.7% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 14% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
24.3 MP
Main camera megapixels
24.3 MP
â–² Better than 84% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 24.3 MP, which is higher than that of 84.3% of cameras and equal to that of 2.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
5.97 µm
Main camera pixel size
5.97 µm
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 5.97 µm, which are larger than those in 91.6% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.9% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 25600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 25,600
â–² Better than 76% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 25,600, which is higher than that of 75.6% of cameras and equal to that of 12.5% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Sony A
Built-in focus motor
yes
Built-in focus motor
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This camera has a built-in focus motor. 10.9% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
19
N. of focus points
19
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 19 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 56% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 1.4% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
â–² Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
24 Mbps
Video bitrate
24 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 24 Mbps which is lower than that of 62.5% of cameras and equal to that of 7% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
slt
Weight
834 g
Weight
834 g
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 834 g which is heavier than 91% of cameras.
Width
147 mm
Width
147 mm
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 147 mm which is wider than 92.8% of cameras and equal to that of 1.2% of cameras.
Height
111.2 mm
Height
111.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 111.2 mm which is taller than 92.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
78.4 mm
Thickness
78.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 78.4 mm which is thicker than 75.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 410 shots, which is longer than that of 70.4% of cameras and equal to that of 1.8% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,650 mAh
Battery capacity
1,650 mAh
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,650 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 75.3% of cameras and equal to those in 2.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Hasselblad HV vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 2.63 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.97 µm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.97 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 19,200 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Dual card slots
    Dual card slots
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This camera offers dual card slots, the average camera does not. 13.3% of cameras offer them.
    Dual SD / Memory Stick slots
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Includes headphone output
    Headphone output
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera includes a headphone output, the average camera does not.
    3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
    3.5 mm mic input
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Fully articulated screen
    Flip-out screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • 2.63 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.97 µm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.97 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 19,200 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    24.3 MP
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (24.3 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    24.3 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    full frame
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (full frame vs APS-C).
    full frame vs APS-C
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Ultrasonic vibration cleaning.
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in AF motor
    Built-in focus motor
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This camera has a built-in focus motor, the average camera does not.
  • 50,000 more shutter cycles
    Shutter durability rating
    150,000
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <100k – >400k
    This camera has a higher shutter durability than the average camera (150,000 vs 100,000). The average camera is rated for 100,000 shutter cycles.
    unofficial estimate
    150,000 vs 100,000
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Sweep Panorama
  • Includes headphone output
    Headphone output
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera includes a headphone output, the average camera does not.
    3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
    3.5 mm mic input
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    Phase-detection autofocus (video)
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
  • 530 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,650 mAh
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1650 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,650 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 80 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    410 shots
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (410 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    410 shots vs 330 shots
  • Dual card slots
    Dual card slots
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This camera offers dual card slots, the average camera does not. 13.3% of cameras offer them.
    Dual SD / Memory Stick slots
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • More versatile card slots
    Memory card slot types
    Memory Stick Duo + SD
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera uses more versatile card slots than the average camera (Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD). The average camera supports SD memory card slot types.
    Memory Stick Duo + SD vs SD
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -1 vs -4
  • 439 g heavier
    Weight
    834 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (834 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    834 g vs 395 g
  • 1.2 points lower DxOMark Portrait score
    DxOMark portrait score
    21.8 points
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <20.8 points – >25.2 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark portrait score than the average camera (21.8 points vs 23 points). The average camera scores 23.0 points.
    21.8 points vs 23.0 points
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 37.3 mm taller body
    Height
    111.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (111.2 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    111.2 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 25.79x more expensive
    Hasselblad HV is more expensive than the average camera (£7,480 vs £290).
    £7,480 vs £290
  • 27.1 mm wider
    Width
    147 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (147 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    147 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 27.1% worse value for money
    Hasselblad HV has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (4.88 vs 6.2).
    4.88 vs 6.2
  • 25.79x more expensive
    Hasselblad HV is more expensive than the average camera (£7,480 vs £290).
    £7,480 vs £290
  • 27.1% worse value for money
    Hasselblad HV has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (4.88 vs 6.2).
    4.88 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Hasselblad HV is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 439 g heavier
    Weight
    834 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (834 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    834 g vs 395 g
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 37.3 mm taller body
    Height
    111.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (111.2 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    111.2 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 27.1 mm wider
    Width
    147 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (147 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    147 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 32.4 mm thicker
    Thickness
    78.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (78.4 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    78.4 mm vs 46 mm
  • 0.07 x less viewfinder magnification
    Viewfinder magnification
    0.71 x
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.62 x – >1.07 x
    This camera has a lower viewfinder magnification than the average camera (0.7 x vs 0.78 x). The average camera has a viewfinder magnification of 0.78 x.
    0.71 x vs 0.78 x
  • 1.2 points lower DxOMark Portrait score
    DxOMark portrait score
    21.8 points
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <20.8 points – >25.2 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark portrait score than the average camera (21.8 points vs 23 points). The average camera scores 23.0 points.
    21.8 points vs 23.0 points
  • 74 points lower DxOMark Sports score
    DxOMark sports score
    769 points
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <372 points – >3k points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sports score than the average camera (769 points vs 843 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sports score of 843 points.
    769 points vs 843 points
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -1 vs -4
  • 6 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    24 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (24 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    24 Mbps vs 30 Mbps

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What we like about Hasselblad HV

  • Superior build quality with a machined aluminum body and titanium plates for extreme rigidity
  • Improved ergonomics over the original Sony A99, including a more comfortable grip material and a raised shutter button for easier vertical shooting
  • Unique 'two-tone' luxury aesthetic and high-end materials that make it a collector's item and 'conversation starter'
  • Excellent image quality derived from the proven 24MP full-frame sensor and bundled Zeiss 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
  • Practical design refinements, such as a physical ridge between the power switch and control dial to prevent accidental operation

What we don't like about Hasselblad HV

  • Extremely high price point (originally ~$11,500) compared to the nearly identical Sony A99 (~$2,000 at the time)
  • Functionally identical to a standard Sony DSLR, offering no internal hardware or performance upgrades for the premium cost
  • Added physical bulk and weight due to the luxury outer shell and heavy-duty case
  • Polarizing 'rebadged' reputation, with some critics viewing it more as a luxury 'scam' than a photographic innovation
  • Limited practical value for professional use over cheaper, modern mirrorless alternatives

Verdict

The Hasselblad HV is a luxury full-frame DSLR based on the Sony A99, featuring a 24.3MP Exmor CMOS sensor and a translucent mirror system for continuous phase-detection autofocus. Its high-end build utilizes premium materials like titanium, machined aluminium, and a durable PVD coating, bundled with a 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and a heavy-duty 'super resin' hard case. Notable pros include exceptional image quality with 102 autofocus assist points, 10 fps continuous shooting in tele-zoom priority mode, and rugged weather resistance from -40°C to 80°C. However, its primary cons are the extreme launch price—originally around $11,500—and the fact that its internal hardware is identical to the much more affordable Sony original.

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