Blackmagic
URSA Cine 17K
Large-format 65mm cinema camera with 17K resolution, interchangeable lens mount, and BRAW recording.
$29,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
X2D II 100C is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
URSA Cine 17K
Wins
X2D II 100C
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 0 EV)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BX2D II 100C has lower Weight (840 g vs 8500 g)
- AURSA Cine 17K has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 3 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareURSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 × 200 mm
8500 g (18.74 lb / 299.83 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
URSA Cine 17K is 132mm wider, 84mm taller, and 125mm thicker than X2D II 100C.
URSA Cine 17K is 7660 g heavier than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 200mm URSA Cine 17K · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 190 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
URSA Cine 17K
280 × 200 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
URSA Cine 17K
55.96 × 29.87 mm · Full Frame
1672 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
1.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
URSA Cine 17K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 280, 190, 200
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only URSA Cine 17K supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF low-light limit
-2 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Weight
840 g vs 8500 g — lower is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 65 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 200 frames
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
URSA Cine 17K
Pros
- ✓17K large format
- ✓Interchangeable mount
- ✓Blackmagic RAW
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Massive files
- –Requires full crew
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, URSA Cine 17K or X2D II 100C?
URSA Cine 17K scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the URSA Cine 17K and X2D II 100C?
URSA Cine 17K is 65 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
URSA Cine 17K has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the URSA Cine 17K or the X2D II 100C?
URSA Cine 17K reaches 30 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the URSA Cine 17K and X2D II 100C?
URSA Cine 17K weighs 8500 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the X2D II 100C is 7660 g lighter.
Do the URSA Cine 17K and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
URSA Cine 17K: 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the URSA Cine 17K and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
URSA Cine 17K: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the URSA Cine 17K and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the URSA Cine 17K the edge.
How much does each cost?
URSA Cine 17K launched at $29,995 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The X2D II 100C is $21,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Hasselblad press materials.