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
Launch priceReleased May 2026
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
EOS R6 V is 8 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
X2D II 100C
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 425)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 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 R6 V is 7mm narrower and 23mm shorter than X2D II 100C but it is also 5mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 152 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
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 II 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 425 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Resolution
100 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 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 R6 V
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 V or X2D II 100C?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and X2D II 100C?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the X2D II 100C?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and X2D II 100C?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the EOS R6 V is 152 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The EOS R6 V is $6,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.