GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Released Sep 2024
Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Released Jun 2022
HERO13 Black is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
X2D 100C
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D 100C has higher AF points / zones (117 vs 0)
- BX2D 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 720 g)
- BX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
X2D 100C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
HERO13 Black is 66mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 54mm thinner than X2D 100C.
HERO13 Black is 561 g lighter than X2D 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 88mm X2D 100C
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
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
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 720 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D 100C
AF points / zones
117 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only X2D 100C supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
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 landscape, HERO13 Black or X2D 100C?
X2D 100C scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and X2D 100C?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and X2D 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and X2D 100C have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while x2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the X2D 100C?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and X2D 100C?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and X2D 100C weighs 720 g, so the HERO13 Black is 561 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and X2D 100C record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and X2D 100C weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. X2D 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 520 shots for the X2D 100C, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and X2D 100C at $8,199. The HERO13 Black is $7,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.