Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
X2D II 100C
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 3 fps)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- BX2D II 100C has lower Weight (840 g vs 1750 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 14mm wider, 32mm taller, and 88mm thicker than X2D II 100C.
EOS C500 Mark II is 910 g heavier than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 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.
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
4.0× 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
EOS C500 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Resolution
100 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Weight
840 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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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Canon EOS C500 Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C500 Mark II or X2D II 100C?
EOS C500 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and X2D II 100C?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the X2D II 100C?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and X2D II 100C?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the X2D II 100C is 910 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the EOS C500 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The X2D II 100C is $7,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.