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Hasselblad

X2D 100C

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

$8,199

Launch price

Released Jun 2022

vs
fp L

Sigma

fp L

World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2021

X2D 100C is 1 year newer.

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Wins

13categories

X2D 100C

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

2categories

fp L

WildlifePortrait

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X2D 100C wins 5 categories·fp L wins 0 categories
  • AX2D 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 12 frames)
  • AX2D 100C has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
  • AX2D 100C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AX2D 100C has higher AF points / zones (117 vs 49)
  • AX2D 100C has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 240 shots)

Key specs at a glance

X2D 100Cfp L
Resolution100 MP61 MP
Sensor43.8 × 32.9 mmFull Frame
ISO max51,20025,600
Burst30 fps10 fps
4K60 fps29.97 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight720 g427 g
Battery520 shots240 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X2D 100C

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

fp L front view

fp L

113 × 70 × 45 mm

427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)

X2D 100C is 25mm wider, 28mm taller, and 43mm thicker than fp L.

X2D 100C is 293 g heavier than fp L.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm X2D 100C · 45mm fp L

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X2D 100C

138 × 98 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

fp L back view

fp L

113 × 70 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

fp L top view

fp L

113 × 45 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X2D 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

fp L

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

1.7× 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

Use caseX2D 100Cfp L
Portrait
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Travel
6.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X2D 100C

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    117 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    520 shots vs 240 shots — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

fp L

  • AF low-light limit

    -5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Codecs

    Adds CinemaDNG, MOV

  • Internal RAW video

    Only fp L supports it

  • Weight

    427 g vs 720 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

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

fp L

Pros

  • Tiny full-frame
  • 61MP
  • L-mount
  • Unique industrial design

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Small battery
  • Minimal ergonomics

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X2D 100C
fp L
Resolution
100 MP+64%
61 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format CMOS
BSI CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 × 32.9 mm
36 x 24
AA filter
Yes
Yes
X2D 100C
fp L
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
X2D 100C
fp L
ISO min (native)
64−36 less
100
ISO max (native)
51,200+1 stop
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
X2D 100C
fp L
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/8000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, X2D 100C or fp L?

X2D 100C scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for fp L — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the X2D 100C and fp L?

X2D 100C is 100 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the X2D 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X2D 100C and fp L have in-body image stabilization?

X2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X2D 100C or the fp L?

X2D 100C reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X2D 100C and fp L?

X2D 100C weighs 720 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 293 g lighter.

Do the X2D 100C and fp L record 4K video?

X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.

Are the X2D 100C and fp L weather sealed?

X2D 100C: Yes. fp L: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the X2D 100C and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the X2D 100C the edge.

How much does each cost?

X2D 100C launched at $8,199 and fp L at $2,499. The fp L is $5,700 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Hasselblad and Sigma press materials.