Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Released Jun 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 5 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X2D 100C
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
- BX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BX2D 100C has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
X2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II and X2D 100C share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter than X2D 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 88mm X2D 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X2D 100C
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
X2D 100C
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X2D 100C: mount data unavailable
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
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 117 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
100 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 180 frames — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
X2D 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Stunning files
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Slow operation
- –Limited lens line
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 Mark II or X2D 100C?
X2D 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X2D 100C?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X2D 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X2D 100C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X2D 100C?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X2D 100C?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X2D 100C weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X2D 100C record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X2D 100C weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X2D 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 520 shots for the X2D 100C, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X2D 100C at $8,199. The EOS R6 Mark II is $5,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.