GoPro
HERO11 Black
GoPro flagship with an 8:7 27MP sensor, 5.3K60 video, HyperSmooth 5.0 with Horizon Lock, dual screens, and 10m waterproof body.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
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 3 years newer.
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Wins
HERO11 Black
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)
- AHERO11 Black has lower Weight (154 g vs 840 g)
- BX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- 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 shareHERO11 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
HERO11 Black is 77mm narrower, 55mm shorter, and 41mm thinner than X2D II 100C.
HERO11 Black is 686 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO11 Black · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 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.
HERO11 Black
72 × 34 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
HERO11 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 5.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
154 g vs 840 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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.
HERO11 Black
Pros
- ✓8:7 sensor for vertical + horizontal framing
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓HyperSmooth 5.0 + Horizon Lock
- ✓Dual LCD screens
- ✓Enduro battery included
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO12/13
- –Fixed lens
- –No burst slo-mo like HERO13
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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GoPro HERO11 Black
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, HERO11 Black or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 6.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO11 Black — 100MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO11 Black and X2D II 100C?
HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO11 Black and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic), while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the HERO11 Black and X2D II 100C?
HERO11 Black weighs 154 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the HERO11 Black is 686 g lighter.
Do the HERO11 Black and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO11 Black and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
HERO11 Black: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO11 Black launched at $499 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The HERO11 Black is $8,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Hasselblad press materials.