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Hasselblad

H6D-100c

100MP medium format modular system for studio, fashion, and commercial work.

$32,995

Launch price

Released Apr 2016

vs
Alpha 1 II

Sony

Alpha 1 II

50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.

$6,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2024

Alpha 1 II is 8.7 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

H6D-100c

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

8categories

Alpha 1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

H6D-100c wins 1 categories·Alpha 1 II wins 4 categories
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 117)
  • BAlpha 1 II has lower Weight (743 g vs 2130 g)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
  • AH6D-100c has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 50.1 MP)

Key specs at a glance

H6D-100cAlpha 1 II
Resolution100 MP50.1 MP
Sensor53.4 × 40.0 mmFull Frame
ISO max51,20032,000
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop8.5-stop
Weight2130 g743 g
Battery520 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

H6D-100c

153 × 131 × 135 mm

2130 g (4.70 lb / 75.13 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 1 II front view

Alpha 1 II

136 × 97 × 83 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

H6D-100c is 17mm wider, 34mm taller, and 52mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.

H6D-100c is 1387 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 135mm H6D-100c · 83mm Alpha 1 II

Sensor size, to scale

H6D-100c

53.4 × 40 mm · Medium Format

2136 mm² area

Alpha 1 II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

2.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

H6D-100c: mount data unavailable

Alpha 1 II

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseH6D-100cAlpha 1 II
Portrait
6.0Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
8.5Excellent
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

H6D-100c

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 153, 131, 135

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • Resolution

    100 MP vs 50.1 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    64 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Vehicle

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 94 % — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 1 II

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 117 — higher is better

  • Weight

    743 g vs 2130 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

  • AA filter

    Only Alpha 1 II supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (electronic)Both 30 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • RAW buffer depthBoth 200 frames
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps

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

Alpha 1 II

Pros

  • 50MP stacked sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free burst
  • 8K 30p video
  • Best Sony AF

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Complex menus
  • Large files

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

H6D-100c
Alpha 1 II
Resolution
100 MP+100%
50.1 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format CMOS
Full Frame Stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor size
53.4 × 40.0 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
H6D-100c
Alpha 1 II
Processor
Image processor
BIONZ XR + AI processing unit
H6D-100c
Alpha 1 II
ISO min (native)
64−36 less
100
ISO max (native)
51,200+0.7 stops
32,000
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
H6D-100c
Alpha 1 II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, H6D-100c or Alpha 1 II?

Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for H6D-100c — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the H6D-100c and Alpha 1 II?

H6D-100c is 100 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the H6D-100c captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the H6D-100c and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?

H6D-100c has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the H6D-100c or the Alpha 1 II?

H6D-100c reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the H6D-100c and Alpha 1 II?

H6D-100c weighs 2130 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 1387 g lighter.

Do the H6D-100c and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?

H6D-100c: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the H6D-100c and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?

H6D-100c: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the H6D-100c and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

H6D-100c launched at $32,995 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Alpha 1 II is $26,496 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Sony press materials.