DJI
Osmo Action 4
1/1.3-inch sensor action camera with 10-bit D-Log M and strong stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
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 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 4
Wins
X2D II 100C
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 10 MP)
- AOsmo Action 4 has lower Weight (145 g vs 840 g)
- BX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOsmo Action 4
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
Osmo Action 4 is 78mm narrower, 62mm shorter, and 42mm thinner than X2D II 100C.
Osmo Action 4 is 695 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 4 · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 4
71 × 44 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.
Osmo Action 4
71 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
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
Osmo Action 4
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
145 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
100 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Action 4
Pros
- ✓10-bit D-Log M
- ✓Good low light for action cam
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Superseded by Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
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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DJI Osmo Action 4
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo Action 4 or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Osmo Action 4 — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 4 and X2D II 100C?
Osmo Action 4 is 10 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 4 and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 4 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 4 or the X2D II 100C?
Osmo Action 4 reaches 15 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 4 and X2D II 100C?
Osmo Action 4 weighs 145 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the Osmo Action 4 is 695 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 4 and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
Osmo Action 4: 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 4 and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
Osmo Action 4: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 4 and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the Osmo Action 4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 4 launched at $299 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The Osmo Action 4 is $8,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Hasselblad press materials.