Hasselblad
X1D II 50C
50MP medium format mirrorless with iconic Hasselblad design.
$5,750
Launch priceReleased Jun 2019
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 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
X1D II 50C
Wins
X2D II 100C
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
- AX1D II 50C has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 50 MP)
- AX1D II 50C has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX1D II 50C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
X1D II 50C is 11mm narrower and 8mm shorter than X2D II 100C but it is also 13mm thicker.
X1D II 50C is 120 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X1D II 50C · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 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.
X1D II 50C
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X1D II 50C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
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
X1D II 50C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only X1D II 50C supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 466 shots — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
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 117 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X1D II 50C
Pros
- ✓Medium format look
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓50MP
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –No IBIS
- –Expensive
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 X1D II 50C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X1D II 50C or X2D II 100C?
X1D II 50C scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X1D II 50C and X2D II 100C?
X1D II 50C is 50 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X1D II 50C and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
X1D II 50C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X1D II 50C or the X2D II 100C?
X1D II 50C reaches 20 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X1D II 50C and X2D II 100C?
X1D II 50C weighs 720 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the X1D II 50C is 120 g lighter.
Do the X1D II 50C and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
X1D II 50C: 4K up to 60p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X1D II 50C and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
X1D II 50C: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the X1D II 50C and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the X1D II 50C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X1D II 50C launched at $5,750 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The X1D II 50C is $2,749 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
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