Hasselblad
X2D 100C
100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.
$8,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 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 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
X2D 100C
Wins
X2D II 100C
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX2D 100C has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX2D II 100C has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
- AX2D 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AX2D 100C has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BX2D II 100C has higher EVF magnification (1 × vs 0.78 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX2D 100C
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)
X2D 100C is 11mm narrower and 8mm shorter than X2D II 100C but it is also 13mm thicker.
X2D 100C is 120 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X2D 100C
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.
X2D 100C
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D 100C
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
X2D 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only X2D 100C supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
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
AF points / zones
425 vs 117 — higher is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 64 — lower 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.
X2D 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Stunning files
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Slow operation
- –Limited lens line
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 X2D 100C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X2D 100C or X2D II 100C?
X2D 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X2D II 100C — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and X2D II 100C?
Both cameras share the same 100 MP resolution.
Do the X2D 100C and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the X2D II 100C?
X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and X2D II 100C?
X2D 100C weighs 720 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the X2D 100C is 120 g lighter.
Do the X2D 100C and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X2D 100C and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
X2D 100C: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the X2D 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The X2D 100C is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Hasselblad press materials.