Hasselblad
H6D-100c
100MP medium format modular system for studio, fashion, and commercial work.
$32,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
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 9.4 years newer.
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Wins
H6D-100c
Wins
X2D II 100C
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has lower AF low-light limit (-2 EV vs 1 EV)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 1)
- BX2D II 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 920,000)
- AH6D-100c has higher EVF magnification (2.7 × vs 1 ×)
- BX2D II 100C has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 25 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareH6D-100c
153 × 131 × 122 mm
1633 g (3.60 lb / 57.60 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
H6D-100c is 5mm wider, 25mm taller, and 47mm thicker than X2D II 100C.
H6D-100c is 793 g heavier than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 122mm H6D-100c · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
H6D-100c
153 × 131 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.
H6D-100c
153 × 122 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
H6D-100c
53.4 × 40 mm · Full Frame
2136 mm² area
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
1.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
H6D-100c
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 153, 131, 122
Card types
Adds CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
EVF magnification
2.7 × vs 1 × — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only H6D-100c supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
AF low-light limit
-2 EV vs 1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
425 vs 1 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 920,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 100 MP
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
H6D-100c
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓Modular system
- ✓Stunning detail
- ✓Pro tethering workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Not handheld friendly
- –Slow operation
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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Hasselblad H6D-100c
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, H6D-100c or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 8.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for H6D-100c — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the H6D-100c and X2D II 100C?
Both cameras share the same 100 MP resolution.
Do the H6D-100c and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
H6D-100c has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the H6D-100c or the X2D II 100C?
H6D-100c reaches 30 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the H6D-100c and X2D II 100C?
H6D-100c weighs 1633 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the X2D II 100C is 793 g lighter.
Do the H6D-100c and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
H6D-100c: 4K up to 25p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the H6D-100c and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
H6D-100c: No. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the H6D-100c and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the H6D-100c the edge.
How much does each cost?
H6D-100c launched at $32,995 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The X2D II 100C is $24,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
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