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Hasselblad

X2D 100C

100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.

$8,199

Released Jun 2022

vs

OM System

OM-1 II

Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.

$2,399

Released Feb 2024

OM-1 II is 1.6 years newer.

Wins

4categories

X2D 100C

WildlifeLandscape

Wins

6categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

7 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X2D 100C wins 2 categories·OM-1 II wins 3 categories
  • BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
  • AX2D 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 20.4 MP)
  • BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
  • AX2D 100C has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

X2D 100COM-1 II
Resolution100 MP20.4 MP
Sensor43.8 × 32.9 mmMFT
ISO max51,200102,400
Burst30 fps120 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop8.5-stop
Weight720 g599 g
Battery520 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X2D 100C

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

OM-1 II

135 × 92 × 73 mm

599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

X2D 100C is 3mm wider, 6mm taller, and 15mm thicker than OM-1 II.

X2D 100C is 121 g heavier than OM-1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 73mm OM-1 II

Sensor size, to scale

X2D 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

OM-1 II

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

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

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X2D 100C: mount data unavailable

OM-1 II

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 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 caseX2D 100COM-1 II
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Resolution

    100 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only X2D 100C supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only X2D 100C supports it

  • ISO min (native)

    64 vs 80 — lower is better

Reasons to choose

OM-1 II

  • AF low-light limit

    -8 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Animals…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 117 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps

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

OM-1 II

Pros

  • 120fps stills
  • Stacked MFT
  • IP53 weather sealing
  • Computational features

Cons

  • MFT sensor size
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Menu complexity

Full specifications

= category winner

X2D 100C
OM-1 II
Resolution
100 MP4.9× more
20.4 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format CMOS
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Sensor size
43.8 × 32.9 mm
17.4 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
X2D 100C
OM-1 II
AF system
Contrast-detect AF
1053-point Cross Quad Pixel phase detection AF
AF points / zones
117
10539× more
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-2 EV
-8 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
People, Birds, Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes, Trains
X2D 100C
OM-1 II
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps+20%
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
120 fps4× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
200 frames
X2D 100C
OM-1 II
Max resolution
4K UHD
4K / C4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
60 fps
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
Standard profiles
OM-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264, H.265, MOV
X2D 100C
OM-1 II
Weight
720 g
599 g−121 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138 × 98 × 88 mm
134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, X2D 100C or OM-1 II?

X2D 100C scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 II — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and OM-1 II?

X2D 100C is 100 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X2D 100C and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?

X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the OM-1 II?

X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and OM-1 II?

X2D 100C weighs 720 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 121 g lighter.

Do the X2D 100C and OM-1 II record 4K video?

X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X2D 100C and OM-1 II weather sealed?

X2D 100C: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $5,800 less.

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