Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Released Jun 2022
EOS R6 V is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
X2D 100C
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 117)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BX2D 100C has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
X2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 V is 15mm shorter and 8mm thinner than X2D 100C but it is also 4mm wider.
EOS R6 V is 32 g lighter than X2D 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 88mm X2D 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
X2D 100C
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
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 V
✓ 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 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 117 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Horse, Airplane, Train
Reasons to choose
X2D 100C
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
100 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — 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 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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 portraits, EOS R6 V or X2D 100C?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for X2D 100C — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and X2D 100C?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and X2D 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and X2D 100C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the X2D 100C?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and X2D 100C?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and X2D 100C weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 V is 32 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and X2D 100C record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and X2D 100C weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. X2D 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 520 shots for the X2D 100C, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and X2D 100C at $8,199. The EOS R6 V 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.